New International Version (© 2011)
Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Saul's officers as well.King James Bible
And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.American Standard Version
And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.Young's Literal Translation
And David goeth out whithersoever Saul doth send him; he acted wisely, and Saul setteth him over the men of war, and it is good in the eyes of all the people, and also in the eyes of the servants of Saul.1 Samuel 18:5 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleSet him over the men of war - Made him generalissimo; or what we would call field marshal. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge behaved. or, prospered 1 Samuel 18:14,15,30 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him... Genesis 39:2,3,23 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian... Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither... Acts 7:10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt... wisely Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the middle of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Ephesians 5:17 Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. the men of war 1 Samuel 13:2 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel... 1 Samuel 14:52 And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul: and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man... 1 Samuel 18:5 Parallel Commentaries
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1 Samuel 18:4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.
1 Samuel 18:6 When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with timbrels and lyres.
1 Samuel 18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.
1 Samuel 18:30 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.
2 Samuel 5:2 In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.'"
Psalm 101:2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life-- when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart.
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