1 Samuel 18:5

David went out and was successful everywhere Saul sent him, and Saul put him in charge of the troops. This pleased the entire army, as well as Saul's officials.

1 Samuel 18:14-15

David was successful in all that he did, for the LORD was with him.

1 Samuel 18:30

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.

Genesis 39:2-3

But the LORD was with Joseph. He became a very prosperous man while in the house of his Egyptian master,

Genesis 39:23

The prison warden did not have to worry about anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with him. That's why Joseph prospered in everything he did.

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul chose for himself 3,000 men from Israel. There were 2,000 with Saul in Michmash and the hill country of Bethel, while 1,000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He had sent the rest of the people home.

1 Samuel 14:52

There was intense fighting against the Philistines during Saul's entire reign, and whenever Saul discovered a strong or valiant warrior, he would enlist him for service.

Psalm 1:3

He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does.

Matthew 10:16

"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

Acts 7:10

and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Colossians 4:5

Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.

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Summary

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.

The men of war

Bible References

Behaved

1 Samuel 18:14
David was successful in all that he did, for the LORD was with him.
Genesis 39:2
But the LORD was with Joseph. He became a very prosperous man while in the house of his Egyptian master,
Psalm 1:3
He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does.
Acts 7:10
and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household.

Wisely

Matthew 10:16
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
Colossians 4:5
Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.

The men of war

1 Samuel 13:2
Saul chose for himself 3,000 men from Israel. There were 2,000 with Saul in Michmash and the hill country of Bethel, while 1,000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He had sent the rest of the people home.
1 Samuel 14:52
There was intense fighting against the Philistines during Saul's entire reign, and whenever Saul discovered a strong or valiant warrior, he would enlist him for service.

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