1 Samuel 18:30

Translations

Modern

Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And the princes of the Philistines went out. And it came to pass whenever they went out, that David acted more wisely than all the servants of Saul, and His name became highly esteemed.

Latin

Et egressi sunt principes Philisthinorum. A principio autem egressionis eorum, prudentius se gerebat David quam omnes servi Saul, et celebre factum est nomen ejus nimis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

David Jeroboam I Michal Saul The Philistines

Events

Reign of Saul

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People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

David Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

David: King of Israel: Discreetness of David: King of Israel: Saul's Jealousy of Jealousy: Saul, of David Philistines: David Kills Two-Hundred Men Prudence: David, in his Conduct Toward Saul

1 Samuel 18:30

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