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the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
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1 Samuel 18:14
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Christian Standard Bible®
and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.
and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.
Hebrew Names Version
David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
King James Version
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
Lexham English Bible
And David was achieving success in all his ways and Yahweh was with him,
And David was achieving success in all his ways and Yahweh was with him,
English Standard Version
And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.
And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.
New Century Version
He had great success in everything he did because the Lord was with him.
He had great success in everything he did because the Lord was with him.
New English Translation
Now David achieved success in all he did, for the Lord was with him.
Now David achieved success in all he did, for the Lord was with him.
Amplified Bible
David acted wisely and prospered in all his ways, and the LORD was with him.
David acted wisely and prospered in all his ways, and the LORD was with him.
New American Standard Bible
David was successful in all his ways, for the LORD was with him.
David was successful in all his ways, for the LORD was with him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Dauid behaued himselfe wisely in all his wayes: for the Lord was with him.
And Dauid behaued himselfe wisely in all his wayes: for the Lord was with him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And David was prospering in all his ways, and Yahweh was with him.
And David was prospering in all his ways, and Yahweh was with him.
Contemporary English Version
The Lord helped David, and he and his soldiers always won their battles.
The Lord helped David, and he and his soldiers always won their battles.
Complete Jewish Bible
David had great success in all his ways; Adonai was with him.
David had great success in all his ways; Adonai was with him.
Darby Translation
And David prospered in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
And David prospered in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord was with David, so he was successful in everything.
The Lord was with David, so he was successful in everything.
George Lamsa Translation
And David was a man of understanding in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
And David was a man of understanding in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
Good News Translation
and was successful in all he did, because the Lord was with him.
and was successful in all he did, because the Lord was with him.
Literal Translation
And David acted wisely in all his ways, and Jehovah was with him.
And David acted wisely in all his ways, and Jehovah was with him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Dauid behaued himselfe wysely in all his doynges, and the LORDE was with him.
And Dauid behaued himselfe wysely in all his doynges, and the LORDE was with him.
American Standard Version
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
Bible in Basic English
And in all his undertakings David did wisely; and the Lord was with him.
And in all his undertakings David did wisely; and the Lord was with him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid behaued him selfe wisely in all his wayes, and the Lorde was with him.
And Dauid behaued him selfe wisely in all his wayes, and the Lorde was with him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And David had great success in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
And David had great success in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
King James Version (1611)
And Dauid behaued himselfe wisely in all his wayes; & the Lord was with him.
And Dauid behaued himselfe wisely in all his wayes; & the Lord was with him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David was prudent in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
And David was prudent in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
English Revised Version
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
Berean Standard Bible
and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.
and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Dauid dide warli in alle hise weies, and the Lord was with hym;
And Dauid dide warli in alle hise weies, and the Lord was with hym;
Young's Literal Translation
And David is in all his ways acting wisely, and Jehovah [is] with him,
And David is in all his ways acting wisely, and Jehovah [is] with him,
Update Bible Version
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
Webster's Bible Translation
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him.
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him.
World English Bible
David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
New King James Version
And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the LORD was with him.
And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the LORD was with him.
New Living Translation
David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.
David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.
New Life Bible
David did well in all that he did, because the Lord was with him.
David did well in all that he did, because the Lord was with him.
New Revised Standard
David had success in all his undertakings; for the Lord was with him.
David had success in all his undertakings; for the Lord was with him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass that David, in all his ways, acted prudently, - and, Yahweh, was with him.
And it came to pass that David, in all his ways, acted prudently, - and, Yahweh, was with him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
Revised Standard Version
And David had success in all his undertakings; for the LORD was with him.
And David had success in all his undertakings; for the LORD was with him.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
David was prospering in all his ways for the LORD was with him.
David was prospering in all his ways for the LORD was with him.
Contextual Overview
12Now Saul feared David. It was clear that God was with David and had left Saul. So, Saul got David out of his sight by making him an officer in the army. David was in combat frequently. Everything David did turned out well. Yes, God was with him. As Saul saw David becoming more successful, he himself grew more fearful. He could see the handwriting on the wall. But everyone else in Israel and Judah loved David. They loved watching him in action. 17 One day Saul said to David, "Here is Merab, my eldest daughter. I want to give her to you as your wife. Be brave and bold for my sake. Fight God 's battles!" But all the time Saul was thinking, "The Philistines will kill him for me. I won't have to lift a hand against him." 18 David, embarrassed, answered, "Do you really mean that? I'm from a family of nobodies! I can't be son-in-law to the king." 19 The wedding day was set, but as the time neared for Merab and David to be married, Saul reneged and married his daughter off to Adriel the Meholathite. 20Meanwhile, Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David. When Saul was told of this, he rubbed his hands in anticipation. "Ah, a second chance. I'll use Michal as bait to get David out where the Philistines will make short work of him." So again he said to David, "You're going to be my son-in-law." 22 Saul ordered his servants, "Get David off by himself and tell him, ‘The king is very taken with you, and everyone at court loves you. Go ahead, become the king's son-in-law!'" 23 The king's servants told all this to David, but David held back. "What are you thinking of? I can't do that. I'm a nobody; I have nothing to offer." 24When the servants reported David's response to Saul, he told them to tell David this: "The king isn't expecting any money from you; only this: Go kill a hundred Philistines and bring evidence of your vengeance on the king's behalf. Avenge the king on his enemies." (Saul expected David to be killed in action.) 26On receiving this message, David was pleased. There was something he could do for the king that would qualify him to be his son-in-law! He lost no time but went right out, he and his men, killed the hundred Philistines, brought their evidence back in a sack, and counted it out before the king—mission completed! Saul gave Michal his daughter to David in marriage. 28As Saul more and more realized that God was with David, and how much his own daughter, Michal, loved him, his fear of David increased and settled into hate. Saul hated David.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
behaved: or, prospered, 1 Samuel 18:5
the Lord: 1 Samuel 10:7, 1 Samuel 16:18, Genesis 39:2, Genesis 39:3, Genesis 39:23, Joshua 6:27, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 28:20, Acts 18:10
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 3:19 - the Lord 1 Samuel 22:7 - the son of Jesse 2 Samuel 7:9 - And I was 1 Kings 2:3 - prosper 2 Kings 18:7 - And the Lord 1 Chronicles 17:8 - I have been Psalms 101:2 - behave Psalms 119:98 - through Proverbs 13:15 - Good Ecclesiastes 4:4 - every Daniel 6:4 - but 1 John 3:12 - And
Cross-References
Genesis 18:1
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
Genesis 18:10
One of them said, "I'm coming back about this time next year. When I arrive, your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent opening, just behind the man.
One of them said, "I'm coming back about this time next year. When I arrive, your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent opening, just behind the man.
Numbers 11:23
God answered Moses, "So, do you think I can't take care of you? You'll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not."
God answered Moses, "So, do you think I can't take care of you? You'll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not."
Deuteronomy 7:21
So don't be intimidated by them. God , your God, is among you— God majestic, God awesome. God , your God, will get rid of these nations, bit by bit. You won't be permitted to wipe them out all at once lest the wild animals take over and overwhelm you. But God , your God, will move them out of your way—he'll throw them into a huge panic until there's nothing left of them. He'll turn their kings over to you and you'll remove all trace of them under Heaven. Not one person will be able to stand up to you; you'll put an end to them all.
So don't be intimidated by them. God , your God, is among you— God majestic, God awesome. God , your God, will get rid of these nations, bit by bit. You won't be permitted to wipe them out all at once lest the wild animals take over and overwhelm you. But God , your God, will move them out of your way—he'll throw them into a huge panic until there's nothing left of them. He'll turn their kings over to you and you'll remove all trace of them under Heaven. Not one person will be able to stand up to you; you'll put an end to them all.
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on now, let's go across to these uncircumcised pagans. Maybe God will work for us. There's no rule that says God can only deliver by using a big army. No one can stop God from saving when he sets his mind to it."
Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on now, let's go across to these uncircumcised pagans. Maybe God will work for us. There's no rule that says God can only deliver by using a big army. No one can stop God from saving when he sets his mind to it."
2 Kings 4:16
Elisha said to her, "This time next year you're going to be nursing an infant son." "O my master, O Holy Man," she said, "don't play games with me, teasing me with such fantasies!"
Elisha said to her, "This time next year you're going to be nursing an infant son." "O my master, O Holy Man," she said, "don't play games with me, teasing me with such fantasies!"
Job 36:5
"It's true that God is all-powerful, but he doesn't bully innocent people. For the wicked, though, it's a different story— he doesn't give them the time of day, but champions the rights of their victims. He never takes his eyes off the righteous; he honors them lavishly, promotes them endlessly. When things go badly, when affliction and suffering descend, God tells them where they've gone wrong, shows them how their pride has caused their trouble. He forces them to heed his warning, tells them they must repent of their bad life. If they obey and serve him, they'll have a good, long life on easy street. But if they disobey, they'll be cut down in their prime and never know the first thing about life. Angry people without God pile grievance upon grievance, always blaming others for their troubles. Living it up in sexual excesses, virility wasted, they die young. But those who learn from their suffering, God delivers from their suffering.
"It's true that God is all-powerful, but he doesn't bully innocent people. For the wicked, though, it's a different story— he doesn't give them the time of day, but champions the rights of their victims. He never takes his eyes off the righteous; he honors them lavishly, promotes them endlessly. When things go badly, when affliction and suffering descend, God tells them where they've gone wrong, shows them how their pride has caused their trouble. He forces them to heed his warning, tells them they must repent of their bad life. If they obey and serve him, they'll have a good, long life on easy street. But if they disobey, they'll be cut down in their prime and never know the first thing about life. Angry people without God pile grievance upon grievance, always blaming others for their troubles. Living it up in sexual excesses, virility wasted, they die young. But those who learn from their suffering, God delivers from their suffering.
Psalms 93:1
God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength. And yes, the world is firm, immovable, Your throne ever firm—you're Eternal!
God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength. And yes, the world is firm, immovable, Your throne ever firm—you're Eternal!
Psalms 95:3
And why? Because God is the best, High King over all the gods. In one hand he holds deep caves and caverns, in the other hand grasps the high mountains. He made Ocean—he owns it! His hands sculpted Earth!
And why? Because God is the best, High King over all the gods. In one hand he holds deep caves and caverns, in the other hand grasps the high mountains. He made Ocean—he owns it! His hands sculpted Earth!
Micah 7:18
Where is the god who can compare with you— wiping the slate clean of guilt, Turning a blind eye, a deaf ear, to the past sins of your purged and precious people? You don't nurse your anger and don't stay angry long, for mercy is your specialty. That's what you love most. And compassion is on its way to us. You'll stamp out our wrongdoing. You'll sink our sins to the bottom of the ocean. You'll stay true to your word to Father Jacob and continue the compassion you showed Grandfather Abraham— Everything you promised our ancestors from a long time ago.
Where is the god who can compare with you— wiping the slate clean of guilt, Turning a blind eye, a deaf ear, to the past sins of your purged and precious people? You don't nurse your anger and don't stay angry long, for mercy is your specialty. That's what you love most. And compassion is on its way to us. You'll stamp out our wrongdoing. You'll sink our sins to the bottom of the ocean. You'll stay true to your word to Father Jacob and continue the compassion you showed Grandfather Abraham— Everything you promised our ancestors from a long time ago.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways,.... Both in the court and in the camp, in whatsoever service he was employed; or "prospered" u, as the word also signifies; for, generally speaking, those that behave wisely succeed well; in this he was a type of Christ, Isaiah 52:13; the reason of it follows,
and the Lord [was] with him; from whom he had his wisdom and success; the Targum is,
"the Word of the Lord was for his help.''
u משכיל "prospere admodum res gerebat", Vatablus; "secundabatur", Junius Tremellius, Piscator so the Targum and Jarchi.
