1 Samuel 18:14

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Now David achieved success in all he did, for the LORD was with him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 39:23 : 23 The warden did not concern himself with anything that was in Joseph’s care because the LORD was with him and whatever he was doing the LORD was making successful.
  • Josh 6:27 : 27 The LORD was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land.
  • Gen 39:2-3 : 2 The LORD was with Joseph. He was successful and lived in the household of his Egyptian master. 3 His master observed that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made everything he was doing successful.
  • 1 Sam 16:18 : 18 One of his attendants replied,“I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the LORD is with him.”
  • Matt 1:23 : 23 “Look! The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will name him Emmanuel,” which means“God with us.”
  • Matt 28:20 : 20 teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
  • Acts 18:10 : 10 because I am with you, and no one will assault you to harm you, because I have many people in this city.”
  • 1 Sam 10:7 : 7 “When these signs have taken place, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God will be with you.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Sam 18:15-16
    2 verses
    84%

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

    16But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

  • 1 Sam 18:5
    83%

    5On 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.

  • 1 Sam 18:28-30
    3 verses
    81%

    28When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,

    29Saul became even more afraid of him. Saul continued to be at odds with David from then on.

    30Then the leaders of the Philistines would march out, and as often as they did so, David achieved more success than all of Saul’s servants. His name was held in high esteem.

  • 2 Sam 5:10
    80%

    10David’s power grew steadily, for the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

  • 1 Chr 11:9
    78%

    9David’s power steadily grew, for the LORD of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

  • 1 Sam 18:12-13
    2 verses
    77%

    12So Saul feared David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.

    13Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.

  • 1 Chr 18:13-14
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    76%

    13He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

    14David’s Officials David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

  • 1 Chr 14:16-17
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    75%

    16David did just as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.

    17So David became famous in all the lands; the LORD caused all the nations to fear him.

  • 1 Sam 17:37
    75%

    37David went on to say,“The LORD who delivered me from the lion and the bear will also deliver me from the hand of this Philistine!” Then Saul said to David,“Go! The LORD will be with you.”

  • 1 Sam 16:18
    74%

    18One of his attendants replied,“I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the LORD is with him.”

  • 2 Sam 8:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

    15David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

  • 1 Sam 29:6
    73%

    6So Achish summoned David and said to him,“As surely as the LORD lives, you are an honest man, and I am glad to have you serving with me in the army. I have found no fault with you from the day that you first came to me until the present time. But in the opinion of the leaders, you are not reliable.

  • 1 Chr 14:2
    73%

    2David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • 1 Sam 19:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.

    8Now once again there was war. So David went out to fight the Philistines. He defeated them thoroughly and they ran away from him.

  • 2 Kgs 18:7
    72%

    7The LORD was with him; he succeeded in all his endeavors. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to submit to him.

  • 2 Sam 5:12
    72%

    12David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • 1 Chr 13:1
    72%

    1Uzzah Meets Disaster David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred.

  • 1 Kgs 15:5
    72%

    5He did this because David had done what he approved and had not disregarded any of his commandments his entire lifetime, except for the incident involving Uriah the Hittite.

  • 1 Sam 26:25
    71%

    25Saul replied to David,“May you be rewarded, my son David! You will without question be successful!” So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

  • 1 Sam 17:31
    71%

    31When David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, he called for him.

  • 1 Sam 22:14
    71%

    14Ahimelech replied to the king,“Who among all your servants is faithful like David? He is the king’s son-in-law, the leader of your bodyguard, and honored in your house!

  • 1 Chr 14:8
    71%

    8When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king of all Israel, all the Philistines marched up to confront him. When David heard about it, he marched out against them.

  • 1 Chr 29:30
    71%

    30Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms.

  • 1 Chr 17:8
    71%

    8I was with you wherever you went and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.

  • 1 Sam 17:34
    71%

    34David replied to Saul,“Your servant has been a shepherd for his father’s flock. Whenever a lion or bear would come and carry off a sheep from the flock,

  • 2 Sam 14:17
    71%

    17So your servant said,‘May the word of my lord the king be my security, for my lord the king is like the angel of God when it comes to deciding between right and wrong! May the LORD your God be with you!’”

  • 1 Sam 17:14-15
    2 verses
    70%

    14Now David was the youngest. While the three oldest sons followed Saul,

    15David was going back and forth from Saul in order to care for his father’s sheep in Bethlehem.

  • 1 Sam 23:14
    70%

    14David stayed in the strongholds that were in the desert and in the hill country of the wilderness of Ziph. Saul looked for him all the time, but God did not deliver David into his hand.

  • 1 Chr 18:6
    70%

    6David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

  • 1 Chr 14:10
    70%

    10David asked God,“Should I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The LORD said to him,“March up! I will hand them over to you!”

  • 1 Sam 17:41
    70%

    41The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.

  • 1 Sam 18:9
    70%

    9So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.

  • 1 Sam 23:2
    70%

    2So David asked the LORD,“Should I go and strike down these Philistines?” The LORD said to David,“Go, strike down the Philistines and deliver Keilah.”

  • 2 Sam 1:14
    70%

    14David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”

  • 1 Chr 17:2
    70%

    2Nathan said to David,“You should do whatever you have in mind, for God is with you.”

  • 1 Sam 28:1
    70%

    1The Witch of Endor In those days the Philistines gathered their troops for war in order to fight Israel. Achish said to David,“You should fully understand that you and your men must go with me into the battle.”

  • 1 Sam 16:21-22
    2 verses
    70%

    21David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer.

    22Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying,“Let David be my servant, for I really like him.”

  • 2 Sam 8:6
    70%

    6David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

  • 2 Sam 14:20
    70%

    20Your servant Joab did this so as to change this situation. But my lord has wisdom like that of the angel of God, and knows everything that is happening in the land.”

  • 1 Sam 17:57
    70%

    57So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. He still had the head of the Philistine in his hand.