1 Samuel 18:5

18:5 On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul’s servants.

1 Samuel 18:30

18:30 Then the leaders of the Philistines would march out, and as often as they did so, David achieved more success than all of Saul’s servants. His name was held in high esteem.

1 Samuel 25:31

25:31 Your conscience will not be overwhelmed with guilt for having poured out innocent blood and for having taken matters into your own hands. When the Lord has granted my lord success, please remember your servant.”


tn Heb “it was good in the eyes of all the people and also in the eyes of the servants of Saul.”

tc Verse 30 is absent in most LXX mss.

tn Heb “and this will not be for you for staggering and for stumbling of the heart of my lord.”

tn Heb “and the Lord will do well for my lord.”