1 Samuel 18:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Samuel 18:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, [and] behaved himself (b) 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 Sa...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 17:1 to 1 Samuel 18:5 . David and Goliath (E, with additione by R). In this section two narratives seem to have been interwoven. For the sake of convenience, we may denote one set of pa...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

men . Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14.
1 Samuel 18:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And David went out whithersoever, &c.— Saul himself, highly pleased with David, intrusted him with the management of various affairs. Charged with divers expeditions, he signalised his prudence...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Love of Jonathan for David 1 Samuel 18:6-30 of this chapter seem to be connected with 1 Samuel 16:14-23 and not to be taken from the same document as 1 Samuel 17:1 to 1 Samuel 18:5 . LX...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And he was accepted. — The historian here calls especial attention to the strange power David was able to acquire over the hearts of men. It was not only over Saul and his great son that he rapidly...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXV. SAUL'S JEALOUS-DAVID'S MARRIAGE. 1 Samuel 18:1-30 . THE conqueror of Goliath had been promised, as his reward, the eldest daughter of the king in marriage. The fulfillment of that...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Loyal Friend and a Jealous Enemy 1 Samuel 17:55-58 ; 1 Samuel 18:1-9 These verses make very good reading. They present the one ray of light in a story which, from this point on, becomes more...
1 Samuel 18:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here, in the account of Jonathan and David, begins one of the most perfect stories of love and friendship in the world. The story is all the more beautiful because of its dark background. Love is in...
1 Samuel 18:5 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

A WISE YOUNG KING ‘David behaved himself wisely.’ 1 Samuel 18:5 ; 1 Samuel 18:14-15 There must be some strong reason for the fourfold repetition of this phrase in so short a space. It is as...
1 Samuel 18:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him ,.... About any business whatsoever, especially about martial affairs, for which he was abundantly qualified: [and] behaved himself wisely ; in the m...
1 Samuel 18:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

David went out , &c. Upon military expeditions, of which that phrase is often used. And behaved himself wisely Showed as much prudence in his conduct as he did courage. Saul set him over the...
1 Samuel 18:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Jonathan, the son of Saul stands in refreshing contrast to his father. He was present when David returned to Saul. Doubtless David's victory had attracted Jonathan, but David's words decide him. When...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jonathan's Love to David. B. C. 1060. 1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

David went out, upon military expeditions, of which that word is oft used. Set him over the men of war; gave him some considerable command in his army, though not the supreme.
1 Samuel 18:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

David's Military Success And Saul's Growing Suspicion And Awe Of David ( 1 Samuel 18:5-14 ). It will be noted that this passage comes between two inclusios in 1 Samuel 18:5 and 1 Samuel 18:15 ....
1 Samuel 18:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 18:5 . “David went out.” “That this refers to war and not to general business is plain, not only from the following account, which mentions not only mili...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 18:4 . Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David. This was the highest mark of favour he could show him, and it is still esteemed as such in the orient...
1 Samuel 18:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

PERSONAL RELATIONS OF SAUL AND DAVID ( CHS . 18-27). FRIENDSHIP OF DAVID AND JONATHAN ( CHS . 18-20). EXPOSITION JONATHAN LOVES DAVID ( 1 Samuel 18:1-9 ). 1 Samue...
1 Samuel 18:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Saul's Regard Changes to Hatred
1 Samuel 18:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 13:2 ; 1 Samuel 14:52 ; 1 Samuel 18:14 ; 1 Samuel 18:15 ; 1 Samuel 18:30 ; Acts 7:10 ; Colossians 4:5 ; Ephesians 5:17 ; Genesis 39:2 ; Genesis 39:23 ; Genesis 39:3 ; Matthew 10:...
1 Samuel 18:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Went — Upon military expeditions, of which that word is often used.

1 Samuel 18:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 18:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 18:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 18:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 18:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 18:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 18:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 18:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 18:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 18:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 18:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 18:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 18:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 18:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes