1 Samuel 18:16

New English Translation

But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. The Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.’”

1 Kings 3:7

Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in my father David’s place, even though I am only a young man and am inexperienced.

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

Numbers 27:17

who will go out before them, and who will come in before them, and who will lead them out, and who will bring them in, so that the community of the Lord may not be like sheep that have no shepherd.”

Luke 19:48

but they could not find a way to do it, for all the people hung on his words.

Luke 20:19

Then the experts in the law and the chief priests wanted to arrest him that very hour, because they realized he had told this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.

1 Samuel 18:13

Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.

1 Samuel 18:15

When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.

1 Samuel 18:5

On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul’s servants.