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and the LORD <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the LORD <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />David was successful in all his ways, for the LORD <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />David was prospering in all his ways for the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And David was prospering in all his ways for the LORD <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And David was prospering in all his ways, and Yahweh <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />David acted wisely <i>and</i> prospered in all his ways, and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and continued to be successful in all his activities because the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and continued to be successful in all his activities because the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD helped David, and he and his soldiers always won their battles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He was successful in everything he undertook because the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and was successful in all he did, because the LORD was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David was successful in all that he did, for the LORD was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now David achieved success in all he did, for the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David is acting wisely in all his ways, and YHWH [is] with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David is in all his ways acting wisely, and Jehovah is with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will be prudent in all his ways; and Jehovah with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, David acted prudently in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and prospered in all his ways, for the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David had success in all his undertakings; for the LORD was with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David was a man of understanding in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David was intelligent in all his ways, and LORD JEHOVAH with him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David had great success in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David was prudent in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5360" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Saul Envies David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and he continued</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: maś·kîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">to prosper</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rå̄·ḵå̄w (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">his ways,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">because the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">was with him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-3</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Proverbs 3:3-4</a></span><br />Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. / Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7-8</a></span><br />Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3</a></span><br />And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23</a></span><br />The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Psalm 101:2</a></span><br />I will ponder the way that is blameless—when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:10</a></span><br />If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a></span><br />In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a></span><br />And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a></span><br />But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.</p><p class="hdg">behaved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></b></br> And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, <i>and</i> 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.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">1 Samuel 10:7</a></b></br> And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, <i>that</i> thou do as occasion serve thee; for God <i>is</i> with thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a></b></br> Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, <i>that is</i> cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD <i>is</i> with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2,3,23</a></b></br> And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Behaved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/daniel/4-4.htm">Prospering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Success</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Undertakings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Behaved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Prospering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Success</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">Undertakings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan befriends David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul envies his praise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">seeks to kill him in his fury</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">fears him for his good success</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">offers him his daughters for snare</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul's hatred and David's glory increase</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, prosperity often signifies God's favor and blessing. David's success is not limited to a single event but is a continuous state, indicating divine approval. Historically, David's rise from a shepherd boy to a favored servant in King Saul's court exemplifies this prosperity. His victories in battle and growing reputation among the people of Israel further illustrate his success. This prosperity can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, where obedience and faithfulness lead to blessing and success (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). David's life foreshadows the ultimate prosperity and victory found in Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled God's will.<p><b>because the LORD was with him</b><br>The presence of the LORD with David is the key reason for his prosperity. In the Old Testament, God's presence is often associated with guidance, protection, and blessing. This divine presence is a recurring theme in the lives of biblical figures such as Joseph (<a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-3</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Exodus 33:14</a>). The LORD's presence with David signifies a special relationship and covenantal faithfulness. It also underscores the idea that true success and prosperity come from God, not human effort alone. This phrase connects to the New Testament promise of God's presence with believers through the Holy Spirit (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>, <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>). David's experience serves as a type of Christ, who perfectly embodied God's presence and brought ultimate salvation and prosperity to humanity through His life, death, and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, David is a young shepherd who has been anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. At this point in the account, he is serving in King Saul's court and gaining favor due to his successes and the LORD's presence with him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The current king of Israel, who becomes increasingly jealous and fearful of David's success and popularity among the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The God of Israel, whose presence and favor are the source of David's success and prosperity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which Saul is king and where David is gaining prominence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_court_of_saul.htm">The Court of Saul</a></b><br>The setting where much of the interaction between Saul and David takes place, highlighting the tension and dynamics of power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_success.htm">Divine Favor and Success</a></b><br>True success and prosperity come from the LORD's presence and favor. Like David, we should seek to align our ways with God's will to experience His blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite the challenges and jealousy from Saul, David remained faithful and continued to prosper. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that God is with us even in difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_as_a_source_of_strength.htm">God's Presence as a Source of Strength</a></b><br>The LORD's presence with David was the key to his success. As believers, we should cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our lives, drawing strength and guidance from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_dependence_on_god.htm">Humility and Dependence on God</a></b><br>David's prosperity was not due to his own abilities but because the LORD was with him. We should remain humble and dependent on God, recognizing that all good things come from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>David's prosperity was linked to his obedience to God. We are called to live obediently, trusting that God will guide and bless us in our endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_abraham_have.htm">What does the Bible say about seeing spirits and demons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_judah_defeat_iron_chariots.htm">In Judges 1:19, if God was with Judah, why couldn’t they overcome iron chariots, suggesting a limitation of divine power? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_absence__align_or_contradict.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David’s apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and he continued</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to prosper</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׂכִּ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(maś·kîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, circumspect, intelligent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his ways,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּרְכָ֖ו‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(dā·rə·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:14 David behaved himself wisely in all his (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>