1 Samuel 18:16 web — But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.

World English Bible

"But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them."

— 1 Samuel 18:16, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

13

Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

14

David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.

15

When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

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But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.

17

Saul said to David, "Behold, my elder daughter Merab, I will give her to you as wife. Only be valiant for me, and fight Yahweh's battles." For Saul said, "Don't let my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Philistines be on him."

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David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?"

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But it happened at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.

1 Samuel 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:16 say?
1 Samuel 18:16 in the World English Bible reads: “But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 16.
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 18:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:16 in?
1 Samuel 18:16 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 18:16?
1 Samuel 18:16 reads (WEB): “But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.” 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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