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1 Samuel 18:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 18:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
1 Samuel 18:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
12And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.
13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
15And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
17And Saul said to David, Behold, my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight Jehovah`s battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways, etc.] Both in the court and in the camp, in whatsoever service he was employed; or “prospered” f387, as the word also signifies; for, generally speaking, those that behave wisely succeed well; in this he was a type of Christ, (<235213>Isaiah 52:13); the reason of it follows, and the Lord [was] with him; from whom he had his wisdom and success; the Targum is, “the Word of the Lord was for his help.””
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“behaved: or, prospered, Sa1 18:5 the Lord: Sa1 10:7, Sa1 16:18; Gen 39:2, Gen 39:3, Gen 39:23; Jos 6:27; Mat 1:23, Mat 28:20; Act 18:10 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 18:15”
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