1 Samuel 18:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

David went out and was successful in everything Saul sent him to do. Saul gave him command over the soldiers, and he was well-liked by everyone, including Saul’s officers.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And David{H1732} went out{H3318} whithersoever Saul{H7586} sent{H7971} him, [and] behaved himself wisely:{H7919} and Saul{H7586} set{H7760} him over the men{H582} of war,{H4421} and it was good{H3190} in the sight{H5869} of all the people,{H5971} and also in the sight{H5869} of Saul's{H7586} servants.{H5650}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And David{H1732} went out{H3318}{(H8799)} whithersoever Saul{H7586} sent{H7971}{(H8799)} him, and behaved himself wisely{H7919}{(H8686)}: and Saul{H7586} set{H7760}{(H8799)} him over the men{H582} of war{H4421}, and he was accepted{H3190}{(H8799)} in the sight{H5869} of all the people{H5971}, and also in the sight{H5869} of Saul's{H7586} servants{H5650}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And Dauid wente forth whither so euer Saul sent him, and behaued him selfe wysely. And Saul set him ouer the men of warre, and he pleased all the people well, and all the seruauntes of Saul.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Dauid went out whithersoeuer Saul sent him, & behaued himselfe wisely: so that Saul set him ouer the men of warre, & he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Sauls seruants.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Dauid went out whythersoeuer Saul sent him, and behaued him selfe wysely: And Saul set hym ouer his men of warre, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, & in the sight of Sauls seruauntes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    David went out wherever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And David goeth out whithersoever Saul doth send him; he acted wisely, and Saul setteth him over the men of war, and it is good in the eyes of all the people, and also in the eyes of the servants of Saul.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, `and' behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And David went wherever Saul sent him, and did wisely: and Saul put him at the head of his men of war, and this was pleasing to all the people as well as to Saul's servants.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    David went out wherever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 18:14-15 : 14 David succeeded in everything he did because the LORD was with him. 15 When Saul saw how successful David was, he became afraid of him.
  • 1 Sam 18:30 : 30 The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, but every time they went out, David had more success than all of Saul’s servants, and he became highly esteemed.
  • Ps 1:3 : 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither; whatever he does prospers.
  • Matt 10:16 : 16 Look, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
  • Acts 7:10 : 10 God rescued him from all his troubles, and He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
  • Eph 5:17 : 17 Because of this, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
  • Gen 39:2-3 : 2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did.
  • Gen 39:23 : 23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with him and gave him success in whatever he did.
  • 1 Sam 13:2 : 2 Saul chose 3,000 men from Israel for himself. 2,000 were with Saul at Michmash and in the hills of Bethel, and 1,000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The rest of the people he sent back to their homes.
  • 1 Sam 14:52 : 52 The war against the Philistines was fierce throughout Saul’s reign. Whenever Saul saw a strong or valiant man, he brought him into his service.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Sam 18:30
    84%

    30 The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, but every time they went out, David had more success than all of Saul’s servants, and he became highly esteemed.

  • 1 Sam 18:12-17
    6 verses
    83%

    12 Saul was afraid of David because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.

    13 So Saul removed David from his presence and appointed him as a commander over a thousand men. David led the troops out and brought them back in.

    14 David succeeded in everything he did because the LORD was with him.

    15 When Saul saw how successful David was, he became afraid of him.

    16 But all Israel and Judah loved David because he led them in their campaigns.

    17 Saul said to David, 'Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage, but you must serve me bravely and fight the LORD’s battles.' For Saul thought, 'I will not raise my hand against him; let the Philistines do that.'

  • 1 Sam 16:18-19
    2 verses
    78%

    18 One of the young men answered, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a valiant warrior, eloquent, and handsome, and the LORD is with him."

    19 Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse, saying, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."

  • 1 Sam 17:31-32
    2 verses
    78%

    31 When David's words were heard, they were reported to Saul, and he sent for him.

    32 David said to Saul, 'Let no one lose heart because of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him.'

  • 1 Sam 18:24
    78%

    24 When Saul’s servants reported back what David had said,

  • 1 Sam 16:21-22
    2 verses
    77%

    21 When David came to Saul and stood before him, Saul loved him greatly, and David became his armor-bearer.

    22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, "Allow David to remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight."

  • 1 Sam 19:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 Then Jonathan called David and told him everything. He brought David to Saul, and David was once again in Saul’s presence as before.

    8 War broke out again. David went out to fight the Philistines and struck them with a great slaughter, causing them to flee before him.

  • 1 Sam 24:9
    76%

    9 David got up afterward, went out of the cave, and called after Saul, 'My lord the king!' When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage.

  • 1 Sam 18:22
    76%

    22 Then Saul ordered his servants, 'Speak to David privately and say, "Look, the king likes you, and all his servants love you; now become his son-in-law."'

  • 1 Sam 26:25
    75%

    25 Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you, my son David. You will do great things and surely prevail." So David went his way, and Saul returned to his place.

  • 1 Sam 24:7
    75%

    7 He said to his men, 'The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my lord, the LORD’s anointed, by raising my hand against him, for he is the LORD’s anointed.'

  • 1 Sam 18:9
    74%

    9 From that day onward, Saul kept a close and suspicious eye on David.

  • 1 Chr 18:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13 David stationed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became his servants. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.

    14 David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.

  • 1 Sam 17:37-38
    2 verses
    74%

    37 David added, 'The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.' Saul said to David, 'Go, and may the LORD be with you.'

    38 Then Saul dressed David in his own garments, putting a bronze helmet on his head and dressing him in a coat of mail.

  • 2 Sam 8:14
    74%

    14 He stationed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David's subjects. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.

  • 1 Sam 29:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5 Isn't this the David they sang about in their dances, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands'?

    6 So Achish called David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your conduct with me in the camp has been good in my eyes. I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the rulers don’t approve of you.

  • 1 Sam 17:20
    74%

    20 Early in the morning, David left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions, shouting the war cry.

  • 1 Sam 19:1
    74%

    1 Saul spoke to his son Jonathan and to all his servants, commanding them to kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, held a deep affection for David.

  • 1 Sam 18:6
    74%

    6 As David was returning after striking down the Philistine, women came from all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing to meet King Saul with tambourines, songs of joy, and musical instruments.

  • 1 Sam 17:57
    74%

    57 As soon as David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with the Philistine's head still in his hand.

  • 1 Sam 24:3-4
    2 verses
    74%

    3 So Saul chose three thousand elite men from all Israel and went to search for David and his men near the rocks of the wild goats.

    4 He came to the sheepfolds along the way, and there was a cave. Saul went in to relieve himself, while David and his men were sitting in the innermost part of the cave.

  • 1 Sam 26:5
    74%

    5 Then David got up and went to the place where Saul had camped. He saw where Saul and Abner son of Ner, the commander of his army, were lying down. Saul was lying inside the camp with the troops encamped around him.

  • 1 Sam 21:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10 The priest replied, 'The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want it, take it. There is no other here.' David said, 'There is none like it; give it to me.'

    11 David got up and fled that day from Saul’s presence and went to Achish the king of Gath.

  • 1 Sam 23:13
    74%

    13 So David and his men, about six hundred in number, left Keilah and moved wherever they could go. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he stopped his pursuit.

  • 1 Sam 14:52
    73%

    52 The war against the Philistines was fierce throughout Saul’s reign. Whenever Saul saw a strong or valiant man, he brought him into his service.

  • 1 Sam 19:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4 Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul, his father, saying, "The king should not sin against his servant David. He has done no wrong to you; on the contrary, his actions have greatly benefited you.

    5 He risked his life to kill the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. So why would you sin by shedding innocent blood by killing David without cause?

  • 1 Sam 28:1
    73%

    1 In those days, the Philistines gathered their armies to wage war against Israel, and Achish said to David, "You surely know that you and your men will go out with me in the army."

  • 1 Chr 18:6
    73%

    6 David stationed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became his servants, bringing him tribute. The Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

  • 1 Sam 22:14
    73%

    14 Ahimelech answered the king, 'Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king's son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected in your house?'

  • 1 Chr 14:8
    73%

    8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to face them.

  • 1 Sam 19:20
    73%

    20 Saul sent messengers to capture David. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel presiding over them, the Spirit of God came upon Saul’s messengers, and they also began to prophesy.

  • 2 Sam 5:2
    73%

    2 "In the past, even when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’”

  • 1 Sam 22:6
    73%

    6 Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. Saul was seated in Gibeah under the tamarisk tree on the hill, spear in hand, with all his servants standing around him.

  • 1 Sam 17:34
    73%

    34 David said to Saul, 'Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep. Whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,'

  • 1 Sam 18:28
    73%

    28 When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him,