Christian Standard Bible
1 Samuel 18:14
14and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.
1 Samuel 18:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
- New International Version (NIV)In everything he did he had great success, because the Lord was with him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
Context of 1 Samuel 18:14
12Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul. 13Therefore, Saul sent David away from him and made him commander over a thousand men. David led the troops and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him. 15When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.
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וַיְהִ֥י דָוִ֛ד לְכָל־דְּרָכָ֖יו מַשְׂכִּ֑יל וַֽיהוָ֖ה עִמּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Samuel 18:14
- 1 Samuel 18:5David marched out with the army and was successful in everything Saul sent him to do. Saul put him in command of the fighting men, which pleased all the people and Saul’s servants as well.
- 1 Samuel 10:7When these signs have happened to you, do whatever your circumstances require because God is with you.
- 1 Samuel 16:18One of the young men answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is also a valiant man, a warrior, eloquent, handsome, and the Lord is with him.”
- Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
- Joshua 6:27And the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land.
- Matthew 1:23See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.”
- Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
- Acts 18:10For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.”
Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18:14
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-30Verses 12-30 For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-15Saul came to view David as a threat rather than an ally and would do anything to get rid of him.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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