1 Samuel 18:5

New Living Translation

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.

Cross References

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 5:10

And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

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.’”

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father’s early years and did not worship the images of Baal.

Psalm 1:3

They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.

Psalm 101:2

I will be careful to live a blameless life— when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.

Matthew 10:16

“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his troubles. And God gave him favor before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. God also gave Joseph unusual wisdom, so that Pharaoh appointed him governor over all of Egypt and put him in charge of the palace.

Ephesians 5:17

Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Colossians 4:5

Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

Judges 1:19

The Lord was with the people of Judah, and they took possession of the hill country. But they failed to drive out the people living in the plains, who had iron chariots.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin.

1 Samuel 14:52

The Israelites fought constantly with the Philistines throughout Saul’s lifetime. So whenever Saul observed a young man who was brave and strong, he drafted him into his army.

1 Samuel 18:16

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

1 Samuel 18:30

Every time the commanders of the Philistines attacked, David was more successful against them than all the rest of Saul’s officers. So David’s name became very famous.

1 Samuel 18:4

Jonathan sealed the pact by taking off his robe and giving it to David, together with his tunic, sword, bow, and belt.

1 Samuel 18:6

When the victorious Israelite army was returning home after David had killed the Philistine, women from all the towns of Israel came out to meet King Saul. They sang and danced for joy with tambourines and cymbals.

1 Samuel 3:19

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