Then the princes of the Philistines went out; and as often as they went out, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly esteemed.
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Then the princes of the Philistines went out; and as often as they went out, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly esteemed.
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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.
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Then the princes of the Philistines went forth; and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David prospered more than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.
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Passages linked to 1 Samuel 18:30 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- 1 Samuel 18:5 David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely; and Saul set him over the men of war. It was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.
- 2 Samuel 11:1 At the return of the year, at the time when kings go out, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem.
- 1 Samuel 2:30 “Therefore Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, ‘I said indeed that your house and the house of your father should walk before me forever.’ But now Yahweh says, ‘Far be it from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me will be cursed.
- Psalms 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
- Daniel 1:20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in all his realm.
- Luke 21:15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.
- Ephesians 5:15 Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise,
- 1 Peter 2:4 coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.
- 1 Peter 2:7 For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,”
- 1 Samuel 26:21 Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes today. Behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.”
- 2 Kings 1:13 Again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. The third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, and said to him, “Man of God, please let my life, and the life of these fifty of your servants, be precious in your sight.
- Psalms 116:15 Precious in Yahweh’s sight is the death of his saints.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain That is, David had better success against the Philistines…
That is, David had better success against the Philistines than Saul’s men.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 1Sa 18:30 Then the princes of the Philistines went…
1Sa 18:30 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.
Ver. 30. So that his name was much set by.] Heb., Was precious. Glory fled from Saul who followed it; but followed David who fled from it.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain Went forth, to wit, to war against the Israelites,…
Went forth, to wit, to war against the Israelites, being provoked both by their former losses, and especially by that act of David’s, related above, 1Sa 18:27.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain Then the princes of the Philistines went forth,.... Out…
Then the princes of the Philistines went forth,.... Out of their cities in troops, to revenge and spoil the land of Israel, being enraged at their defeat when Goliath their champion was slain, and at the injury and dishonour done them by David very lately in slaying two hundred of them, and taking off their foreskins; and, as the Jews say (b), having heard of the marriage of David, and understanding the Israelites had a law, that a newly married man might not go to the war the first year, took this opportunity of invading and spoiling them; whereas David understood that law better than they, and knew it referred not to a voluntary war, but to that which was the command of God against the seven nations; and even in that case, as some think, it did not oblige such persons to remain at home, but left it to their choice to do as they pleased:
and it came to pass after they went forth; and were met and opposed by the Israelites, by the troops of Saul, under different commanders:
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that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; showed himself to be more expert in the art of war, and formed designs with great wisdom and prudence, and which he as wisely executed, as well as with great courage and valour, to the annoyance and defeat of the enemy, and to the advantage, defence, and safety of the people of Israel; or he was more "prosperous" than they, as the Targum, and so others interpret it; he was more successful in his attacks on the Philistines, and in his skirmishes with them:
so that his name was much set by; he was in high esteem with the people; his name was "precious" (c) to them, as the word signifies; they made mention of it, as, Ben Gersom interprets it, with great honour and glory; so that Saul failed much, and was greatly disappointed in the scheme he had formed against him,
(b) Midrash Schemuel apud Abarbinel. in loc. (c) "et in pretio esset vel erat", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain Went forth - To war against the Israelites, being…
Went forth - To war against the Israelites, being provoked by their former losses, and especially by that act of David's.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 30. Then the princes of the Philistines went…
Verse 30. Then the princes of the Philistines went forth] Probably to avenge themselves on David and the Israelites: but of this war we know no more than that David was more skilful and successful in it than any of the other officers of Saul. His military skill was greater, and his success was proportionate to his skill and courage; hence it is said, he behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain 1Sa 18:30. The princes of the Philistines went forth…
1Sa 18:30. The princes of the Philistines went forth — To fight with the Israelites: who had highly incensed them by David’s late action, as well as by former losses. David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, &c. — By discovering, it is likely, the designs of the Philistines, and preventing them. For we do not read that they came to a battle.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain Forth, probably to revenge the recent insult. (Calmet)
Forth, probably to revenge the recent insult. (Calmet)
George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), Haydock's Catholic Family Bible and Commentary, 1859 edition — public domain. Excludes Psalms (Douay-Rheims chapter numbering differs from Protestant) and Deuterocanonical books (Catholic canon only).
Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 30. The Philistines went forth — To battle against…
30. The Philistines went forth — To battle against the armies of Israel.
David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul — Showed more prudence, skill, and prowess in all the tactics of war.
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Much set by — Exceedingly honoured.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 30. Then the princes, &c.] “And the princes, &c.,…
30. Then the princes, &c.] “And the princes, &c., and it came to pass as often as they went forth, &c.” This notice of David’s continual success and growing popularity gives the ground of Saul’s increasing enmity, and prepares the way for the narrative of the next chapter.
set by] i.e. esteemed. Cp. Psa_15:4 in the P. B. V. “He that setteth not by himself.”
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (30) Went forth.—Probably to avenge the last raid of…
(30) Went forth.—Probably to avenge the last raid of David (recounted in 1Sa_18:27). Wordsworth, quoting from the Rabbis, suggests that they were emboldened to make this attack, supposing that their successful foe would, according to the Hebrew Law, claim exemption from warfare for a year after marriage (Deu_24:5).
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain The princes of the Philistines went forth. See on…
The princes of the Philistines went forth. See on ver. 5. This new war was the result of David"s raid, but it only led to an increase of his fame and popularity. For he behaved himself more wisely. Ie. was more successful and skilful than any of Saul"s other officers.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 so that his name was highly regarded
so that his name was highly regarded
Here "name" is a metonym for David. This can be stated in active form. AT: "so that people greatly respected David" (See: Metonymy and Active or Passive)
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prince
David
servant
Saul (OT)
name
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