1 Samuel 16:18

New Living Translation

One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the Lord is with him.”

Cross References

Genesis 39:2

The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master.

Genesis 39:23

The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything. The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed.

2 Samuel 14:20

He did it to place the matter before you in a different light. But you are as wise as an angel of God, and you understand everything that happens among us!”

2 Samuel 17:10

Then even the bravest soldiers, though they have the heart of a lion, will be paralyzed with fear. For all Israel knows what a mighty warrior your father is and how courageous his men are.

2 Samuel 17:8

You know your father and his men; they are mighty warriors. Right now they are as enraged as a mother bear who has been robbed of her cubs. And remember that your father is an experienced man of war. He won’t be spending the night among the troops.

Proverbs 12:8

A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

Matthew 1:23

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”

Matthew 28:20

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

1 Samuel 10:7

After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you.

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”

1 Samuel 16:17

“All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.”

1 Samuel 16:19

So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, the shepherd.”

1 Samuel 17:12

Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem in the land of Judah. Jesse was an old man at that time, and he had eight sons.

1 Samuel 3:19

As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him, and everything Samuel said proved to be reliable.