So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul's officers as well. So David marched outThe phrase "marched out" indicates David's active participation and willingness to serve. The Hebrew root for "marched" is "yatsa," which means to go forth or to come out. This action signifies David's readiness and obedience to fulfill his duties. Historically, this reflects the role of a servant leader, one who is not only chosen by God but also actively engages in the tasks set before him. David's willingness to march out is a testament to his character and faithfulness. and was successful in everything
The word "successful" comes from the Hebrew "sakal," which means to be prudent, to have insight, or to prosper. David's success is not merely a result of his own abilities but is indicative of God's favor upon him. In the biblical context, success is often linked with divine blessing and guidance. David's success in everything he undertakes is a reflection of his alignment with God's will and purpose. Saul sent him to do
The phrase "Saul sent him" highlights the authority and responsibility given to David by King Saul. The Hebrew word "shalach" means to send or to commission. This indicates that David was entrusted with significant tasks and missions. Saul's decision to send David underscores the trust and reliance placed upon him, despite the underlying tension that would later develop between them. and Saul put him in charge of the men of war
"Put him in charge" translates from the Hebrew "natan," meaning to give or to appoint. This appointment signifies a significant elevation in David's status and responsibility. Being in charge of the "men of war" indicates a leadership role over the military forces, a position of great honor and influence. This reflects David's growing reputation and the recognition of his leadership abilities. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people
The phrase "pleasing in the sight" suggests approval and favor from the community. The Hebrew word "yatab" means to be good or pleasing. David's actions and leadership were not only effective but also resonated positively with the people. This communal approval is crucial in establishing David's legitimacy and support among the Israelites. and Saul’s officers as well
The inclusion of "Saul’s officers" indicates that David's favor extended beyond the general populace to those in positions of authority. The Hebrew term "ebed" refers to servants or officers, suggesting that even those who served under Saul recognized and appreciated David's capabilities. This widespread approval sets the stage for David's eventual rise to kingship, as he gains the respect and loyalty of both the people and the military leaders. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidA young shepherd who was anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. Known for his faithfulness and courage, David becomes a key figure in Saul's army. 2. SaulThe first king of Israel, who initially favored David but later grew envious of him due to David's success and popularity. 3. Israelite ArmyThe military force of Israel, which David was a part of and eventually led due to his success and favor with Saul. 4. MissionsThe various military campaigns and tasks that Saul assigned to David, in which David consistently excelled. 5. Officers and TroopsThe soldiers and leaders within the Israelite army who were pleased with David's leadership and success. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small Things Leads to Greater ResponsibilityDavid's success in missions assigned by Saul demonstrates the biblical principle that faithfulness in small tasks leads to greater opportunities and responsibilities. God's Favor Brings SuccessDavid's consistent success is attributed to God's favor upon him. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance and favor in their endeavors. Leadership and InfluenceDavid's ability to please both the troops and officers highlights the importance of godly leadership and the positive influence it can have on others. Handling Success with HumilityDespite his success, David remained humble and continued to serve Saul. This teaches the importance of humility and service, even when elevated to positions of authority. Bible Study Questions 1. How does David's success in his missions reflect his relationship with God, and what can we learn from this about our own endeavors? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of being faithful in small tasks to our daily lives and responsibilities? 3. How does David's account in 1 Samuel 18:5 encourage us to seek God's favor and guidance in our personal and professional lives? 4. What qualities of leadership does David exhibit in this passage, and how can we incorporate these qualities into our own leadership roles? 5. How can we maintain humility and a servant's heart when we experience success or are given positions of authority? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 16:13This verse describes David's anointing by Samuel, which signifies God's favor and the Holy Spirit's presence with him, leading to his success. 1 Samuel 17:45-47David's faith in God during his battle with Goliath exemplifies his reliance on God, which is a key factor in his success in all missions. Proverbs 3:3-4This passage speaks about finding favor and good success in the sight of God and man, which parallels David's experience in 1 Samuel 18:5. Acts 7:9-10Joseph's account of finding favor and success despite adversity mirrors David's rise in Saul's army. People Adriel, David, Jonathan, Merab, Michal, SaulPlaces JerusalemTopics Accepted, Acted, Army, Behaved, David, Forth, Officers, Pleased, Pleasing, Prospered, Rank, Saul, Saul's, Servants, Setteth, Sight, Success, Successful, Successfully, War, Wherever, Whithersoever, WiselyDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Samuel 18:5 5086 David, rise of
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'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. 6. And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. 7. And the women answered one another as they played, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureWar! War! War!
At the present crisis, the minds of men are exceedingly agitated with direful prospects of a terrible struggle. We know not whereunto this matter may grow. The signs of the times are dark and direful. We fear that the vials of God's wrath are about to be poured out, and that the earth will be deluged with blood. As long as there remains a hope, let us pray for peace, nay, even in the time of war let us still beseech the throne of God, crying, that he would "send us peace in our days." The war will …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859 And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided
THE HISTORICAL BOOKS: I and II Samuel. I and II Kings. I and II Chronicles. NOTE.--As these three pairs of books are so closely related in their historical contents, it is deemed best to study them together, though they overlap the two divisions of IV and V. I. CHARTS Chart A. General Contents +--+ " I AND II SAMUEL " +-------------+-----+------+ "Samuel "Saul "David " +-------------+-----+------+----------+ " " " " I AND II KINGS "NOTE.--Biblical …
Frank Nelson Palmer—A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible The Exile.
David's first years at the court of Saul in Gibeah do not appear to have produced any psalms which still survive. "The sweetest songs are those Which tell of saddest thought." It was natural, then, that a period full of novelty and of prosperous activity, very unlike the quiet days at Bethlehem, should rather accumulate materials for future use than be fruitful in actual production. The old life shut to behind him for ever, like some enchanted door in a hill-side, and an unexplored land lay beckoning …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Salvation Published from the Mountains
O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid: say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! I t would be improper to propose an alteration, though a slight one, in the reading of a text, without bearing my testimony to the great value of our English version, which I believe, in point of simplicity, strength, and fidelity, is not likely to be excelled by a new translation …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 How the Poor and the Rich Should be Admonished.
(Admonition 3.) Differently to be admonished are the poor and the rich: for to the former we ought to offer the solace of comfort against tribulation, but in the latter to induce fear as against elation. For to the poor one it is said by the Lord through the prophet, Fear not, for thou shalt not be confounded (Isai. liv. 4). And not long after, soothing her, He says, O thou poor little one, tossed with tempest (Ibid. 11). And again He comforts her, saying, I have chosen thee in the furnace of …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Publication of the Gospel
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it [or of the preachers] P erhaps no one Psalm has given greater exercise to the skill and patience of commentators and critics, than the sixty-eighth. I suppose the difficulties do not properly belong to the Psalm, but arise from our ignorance of various circumstances to which the Psalmist alludes; which probably were, at that time, generally known and understood. The first verse is the same with the stated form of benediction …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Ramah. Ramathaim Zophim. Gibeah.
There was a certain Ramah, in the tribe of Benjamin, Joshua 18:25, and that within sight of Jerusalem, as it seems, Judges 19:13; where it is named with Gibeah:--and elsewhere, Hosea 5:8; which towns were not much distant. See 1 Samuel 22:6; "Saul sat in Gibeah, under a grove in Ramah." Here the Gemarists trifle: "Whence is it (say they) that Ramah is placed near Gibea? To hint to you, that the speech of Samuel of Ramah was the cause, why Saul remained two years and a half in Gibeah." They blindly …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Sixth Commandment
Thou shalt not kill.' Exod 20: 13. In this commandment is a sin forbidden, which is murder, Thou shalt not kill,' and a duty implied, which is, to preserve our own life, and the life of others. The sin forbidden is murder: Thou shalt not kill.' Here two things are to be understood, the not injuring another, nor ourselves. I. The not injuring another. [1] We must not injure another in his name. A good name is a precious balsam.' It is a great cruelty to murder a man in his name. We injure others in …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Samuel
Alike from the literary and the historical point of view, the book[1] of Samuel stands midway between the book of Judges and the book of Kings. As we have already seen, the Deuteronomic book of Judges in all probability ran into Samuel and ended in ch. xii.; while the story of David, begun in Samuel, embraces the first two chapters of the first book of Kings. The book of Samuel is not very happily named, as much of it is devoted to Saul and the greater part to David; yet it is not altogether inappropriate, …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 1 Samuel 18:5 NIV1 Samuel 18:5 NLT1 Samuel 18:5 ESV1 Samuel 18:5 NASB1 Samuel 18:5 KJV
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