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1 Samuel 16:18

1 Samuel chapter 16 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth–lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

Context

v.17And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.

v.18This passage

v.19Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, who is with the sheep.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 17:10

    And even he that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, will utterly melt; for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they that are with him are valiant men.

  • 1 Samuel 3:19

    And Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

  • Matthew 28:20

    teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

  • 1 Samuel 18:12

    And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.

  • Matthew 1:23

    Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

  • 1 Samuel 17:32

    And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.