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1 Samuel 18:30-1953 kjv — Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself…

King James Version

"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. "

— 1 Samuel 18:30-1953, King James Version

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king’s son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.

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And Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David, and that Michal Saul’s daughter loved him.

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And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s enemy continually.

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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.

1 Samuel 18:30-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:30-1953 say?
1 Samuel 18:30-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:30-1953 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:30-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verses 30–1953.
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 18:30-1953.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:30-1953 in?
1 Samuel 18:30-1953 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 18:30-1953?
1 Samuel 18:30-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” 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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