1 Samuel 18:16

New Living Translation

But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the Lord told you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people Israel. You will be Israel’s leader.’”

1 Kings 3:7

“Now, O Lord my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around.

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants.

Numbers 27:17

Give them someone who will guide them wherever they go and will lead them into battle, so the community of the Lord will not be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Luke 19:48

But they could think of nothing, because all the people hung on every word he said.

Luke 20:19

The teachers of religious law and the leading priests wanted to arrest Jesus immediately because they realized he was telling the story against them—they were the wicked farmers. But they were afraid of the people’s reaction.

1 Samuel 18:13

Finally, Saul sent him away and appointed him commander over 1,000 men, and David faithfully led his troops into battle.

1 Samuel 18:15

When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him.

1 Samuel 18:5

Whatever Saul asked David to do, David did it successfully. So Saul made him a commander over the men of war, an appointment that was welcomed by the people and Saul’s officers alike.