1 Samuel 26:25

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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.

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  • Gen 32:28 : 28 The man asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Jacob,' he answered.
  • Num 24:9-9 : 9 He crouched, he lay down like a lion, like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? Those who bless you will be blessed; those who curse you will be cursed. 10 Then Balak's anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. He said to Balaam, 'I summoned you to curse my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them three times!'
  • 1 Sam 24:19 : 19 Today you have shown that you dealt well with me, for when the LORD gave me into your hand, you did not kill me.
  • 1 Sam 24:22 : 22 Now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or destroy my name from my father's family.
  • Prov 26:25 : 25 Though they speak graciously, do not believe them, for there are seven abominations in their heart.
  • Isa 54:17 : 17 No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from Me, declares the Lord.
  • Hos 12:4 : 4 In the womb, he grasped his brother’s heel; and in his strength, he struggled with God.
  • Rom 8:35 : 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
  • Rom 8:37 : 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

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    15Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?

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    17Saul recognized David’s voice and said, "Is that your voice, my son David?" David replied, "It is my voice, my lord the king."

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    21Saul replied, 'May you be blessed by the LORD, for you have shown compassion on me.'

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    21Now I know that you will surely be king, and the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

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    9David 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.

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    21Then Saul said, "I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again, because my life was precious in your sight today. Look, I have acted foolishly and have made a great mistake."

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

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

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    5David 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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    16Then Jonathan, Saul's son, went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God.

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    13When Samuel reached him, Saul said, 'Blessed are you of the LORD! I have carried out the LORD's instruction.'

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    22Then 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."'

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