1 Samuel 18:14

What does 1 Samuel 18:14 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 18:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And in all his undertakings David did wisely; and the Lord was with him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And David is in all his ways acting wisely, and Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> with him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And David prospered in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.

Context

v.13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

v.14This passage

v.15And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Cross references

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

  • 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 16:18

    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.

  • Genesis 39:2

    And Jehovah was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

  • 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 10:7

    And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God is with thee.

  • Genesis 39:23

    The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand, because Jehovah was with him; and that which he did, Jehovah made it to prosper.

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