1 Samuel 16:18 “One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem…”

1 Samuel 16:18

One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.

World English Bible

Then one of the young men answered and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the LORD is with him.”

American Standard Version

Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then answered one of his seruauntes, and sayde, Beholde, I haue seene a sonne of Ishai, a Bethlehemite, that can plaie, and is strong, valiant and a man of warre and wise in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.

Darby Translation

And one of the young men answered and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skilled in playing, and he is a valiant man and a man of war, and skilled in speech, and of good presence, and Jehovah is with him.

Young's Literal Translation

And one of the servants answereth and saith, 'Lo, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-Lehemite, skilful in playing, and a mighty virtuous man, and a man of battle, and intelligent in word, and a man of form, and Jehovah [is] with him.'

Bible in Basic English

Then one of the servants in answer said, I have seen a son of Jesse, the Beth-lehemite, who is expert at playing, and a strong man and a man of war; and he is wise in his words, and pleasing in looks, and the Lord is with him.

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Cross references

“a mighty”

1 Samuel 17:32–36 2 Samuel 17:8 2 Samuel 17:10

1 Samuel 17:32–36 · BSB

And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”

2 Samuel 17:8 · BSB

He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops.

2 Samuel 17:10 · BSB

Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him.

“and prudent”

2 Samuel 14:20

2 Samuel 14:20 · BSB

Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”

“the Lord”

1 Samuel 3:19 Genesis 39:23 Genesis 39:2 1 Samuel 10:7 Matthew 1:23 Matthew 28:20

1 Samuel 3:19 · BSB

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

Genesis 39:23 · BSB

The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

Genesis 39:2 · BSB

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.

1 Samuel 10:7 · BSB

When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.

Matthew 1:23 · BSB

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us” ).

Matthew 28:20 · BSB

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.”

19So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.”

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