1 Samuel 18:13 cpdv — Therefore, Saul sent him away from himself, and he made him tribune over one thousand men. And he entered and departed…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Saul sent him away from himself, and he made him tribune over one thousand men. And he entered and departed in the sight of the people. "

— 1 Samuel 18:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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Then, on the next day, the evil spirit from God assailed Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of his house. And David played with his hand, just as at every other time. And Saul held a lance in his hand.

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And he threw it, thinking that he would be able to fix David to the wall. And David stepped aside twice, from before his face.

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And Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him, but he had withdrawn from Saul.

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Therefore, Saul sent him away from himself, and he made him tribune over one thousand men. And he entered and departed in the sight of the people.

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Also, David acted prudently in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.

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And so, Saul saw that he was exceedingly prudent, and he began to be wary of him.

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But all of Israel and Judah loved David. For he entered and departed before them.

1 Samuel 18:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:13 say?
1 Samuel 18:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Saul sent him away from himself, and he made him tribune over one thousand men. And he entered and departed in the sight of the people. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 18:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:13 in?
1 Samuel 18:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 18:13?
1 Samuel 18:13 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Saul sent him away from himself, and he made him tribune over one thousand men. And he entered and departed in the sight of the people. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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