1 Samuel 18:30

1 Samuel 18:30 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.
• New International Version (NIV)The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, and as often as they did, David met with more success than the rest of Saul’s officers, and his name became well known.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then the commanders of the Philistines came out to battle, and as often as they came out David had more success than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly esteemed.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then the princes of the Philistines went out to war. And so it was, whenever they went out, that David behaved more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name became highly esteemed.

Context of 1 Samuel 18:30

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. Then 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.

1 Samuel 18:30 word by word

וַיֵּצְא֖וּ שָׂרֵ֣י פְלִשְׁתִּ֑ים וַיְהִ֣י׀ מִדֵּ֣י צֵאתָ֗ם שָׂכַ֤ל דָּוִד֙ מִכֹּל֙ עַבְדֵ֣י שָׁא֔וּל וַיִּיקַ֥ר שְׁמ֖וֹ מְאֹֽד׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Then the princesשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• of the Philistinesפְּלִשְׁתִּיpelishtîy · PhilistineH6430
• went forthיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• and it came to pass, afterדַּיday · sufficiencyH1767
• Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• behaved himself more wiselyשָׂכַלώâkal · be prudentH7919
• than all the servantsעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
• of Saulשָׁאוּלshâ'ûl · SaulH7586
• so that his nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• was muchמְאֹדme'ôd · muchH3966
• set byיָקַרyâqar · be preciousH3365

Cross-references for 1 Samuel 18:30

• 2 Samuel 11:1In the spring of the year, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, David sent out Joab with his officers and the entire Israelite army. They defeated the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem.
• 1 Samuel 18:5On 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.
• Psalms 119:99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.
• Daniel 1:20In every matter of wisdom and insight the king asked them about, he found them to be ten times better than any of the magicians and astrologers that were in his entire empire.
• Luke 21:15For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
• Ephesians 5:15Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,
• 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
• 1 Samuel 26:21Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, my son David. I won’t harm you, for you treated my life with value this day. I have behaved foolishly and have made a very terrible mistake!”
• 2 Kings 1:13The king sent a third captain and his fifty soldiers. This third captain went up and fell on his knees before Elijah. He begged for mercy, “Prophet, please have respect for my life and for the lives of these fifty servants of yours.
• Psalms 116:15The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
• 1 Peter 2:4So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God’s sight,

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 18:30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30Then the princes of the Philistines went forth - Probably to avenge themselves on David and the Israelites: but of this war we know no more than that David was more skillful and successful in it than any of the other officers of Saul. His military skill was greater, and his success was proportionate to his skill and courage; hence it is said, he behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul.Read the comment
• 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

Topics related to 1 Samuel 18:30

• David
• Jealousy
• Philistines
• Prudence

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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