Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Then the commanders of the Philistines went out to battle, and it happened as often as they went out, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul. So his name was highly esteemed.

King James Version

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.

Holman Bible

Every time the Philistine commanders came out to fight, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers. So his name became well known.

International Standard Version

The Philistine commanders would go out to fight and whenever they did, David was more successful than any of Saul's other leaders. His name was held in high esteem.

A Conservative Version

Then the rulers of the Philistines went forth, and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was very precious.

American Standard Version

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.

Amplified

Then the Philistine commanders (princes) came out to battle, and it happened as often as they did, that David acted more wisely and had more success than all Saul’s servants. So his name was highly esteemed.

Bible in Basic English

Then the rulers of the Philistines went out to war: and whenever they went out, David did more wisely than all the other servants of Saul, so that his name became greatly honoured.

Darby Translation

And the princes of the Philistines went forth; and it came to pass, whenever they went forth, that David succeeded better than all the servants of Saul; and his name was much esteemed.

Julia Smith Translation

And the chiefs of the rovers will go forth: and it will be whenever they went forth, David was prudent above all the servants of Saul: and his name will be very precious.

King James 2000

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much esteemed.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Then the commanders of [the] Philistines went out [for battle], and as often as they went out, David succeeded more than all the servants of Saul, and his name became very esteemed.

Modern King James verseion

And the rulers of the Philistines came out. And it happened as often as they came out, David acted more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was very precious.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And when the Philistines went out to war, David behaved himself wiselier than all the servants of Saul: so that his name was much set by.

NET Bible

Then the leaders of the Philistines would march out, and as often as they did so, David achieved more success than all of Saul's servants. His name was held in high esteem.

New Heart English Bible

Then the leaders of the Philistines went forth: and it happened, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was highly esteemed.

The Emphasized Bible

And, when the princes of the Philistines came forth, so it was, that, as often as they came forth, David was more circumspect than any of the servants of Saul, so that his name was, precious exceedingly.

Webster

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much esteemed.

World English Bible

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it happened, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was highly esteemed.

Youngs Literal Translation

And the princes of the Philistines come out, and it cometh to pass from the time of their coming out, David hath acted more wisely than any of the servants of Saul, and his name is very precious.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׂר 
Sar 
Usage: 421

of the Philistines
פּלשׁתּי 
P@lishtiy 
Usage: 288

יצא 
Yatsa' 
....out, ....forth, bring, come, proceed, go, depart,
Usage: 1068

and it came to pass, after
דּי 
Day 
Usage: 34

יצא 
Yatsa' 
....out, ....forth, bring, come, proceed, go, depart,
Usage: 1068

דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

עבד 
`ebed 
Usage: 800

of Saul
שׁאוּל 
Sha'uwl 
Usage: 406

שׁם 
Shem 
Usage: 865

Context Readings

David Marries Saul's Daughter Michal

29 Knowing those things made Saul even more afraid of David. He was David's enemy for the rest of his life. 30 Then the commanders of the Philistines went out to battle, and it happened as often as they went out, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul. So his name was highly esteemed.

Cross References

1 Samuel 18:5

So David did everything Saul sent him to do successfully. Saul made him a commander in his army. This pleased the people and Saul's servants.

2 Samuel 11:1

In the spring, at the time of the year when kings usually go to war, David sent out Joab with his officers and the Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged the city of Rabbah. David stayed in Jerusalem.

1 Samuel 2:30

Jehovah, the God of Israel says: 'I said indeed that your house and the house of your father should walk before me all the days of your life.' Now Jehovah says: Far be it from me. I will honor those who honor me. I will not regard those who think little of me.

1 Samuel 26:21

My servant David, Saul said, I have sinned. Come back. I will not harm you again. You valued my life today. I have acted like a fool. I made a terrible mistake.

2 Kings 1:13

Once more the king sent an officer with fifty men. He went up the hill, fell on his knees in front of Elijah, and pleaded: Man of God, be merciful to my men and me. Spare our lives!

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his godly (holy) ones.

Psalm 119:99

I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation.

Daniel 1:20

The king found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire realm. This was in every matter of wisdom and understanding.

Luke 21:15

I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.

Ephesians 5:15

Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise.

1 Peter 2:4

You came to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen and precious with God.

1 Peter 2:7

This precious value is for those who believe. But for the unbeliever: The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.

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