1 Samuel 18:1
American King James And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
King James And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
World English Bible When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 18:2
American King James And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
American Standard Version And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
King James And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
World English Bible Saul took him that day, and wouldn’t let him go home to his father’s house any more.
1 Samuel 18:3
American King James Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
American Standard Version Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
King James Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
World English Bible Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 18:4
American King James And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
American Standard Version And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his apparel, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
King James And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
World English Bible Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David with his clothing, even including his sword, his bow, and his sash.
1 Samuel 18:5
American King James And David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.
American Standard Version And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, `and' behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.
King James And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.
World English Bible David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely; and Saul set him over the men of war. It was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.
1 Samuel 18:6
American King James And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music.
American Standard Version And it came to pass as they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with timbrels, with joy, and with instruments of music.
King James And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music.
World English Bible As they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul with tambourines, with joy, and with instruments of music.
1 Samuel 18:7
American King James And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
American Standard Version And the women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.
King James And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
World English Bible The women sang to one another as they played, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”
1 Samuel 18:8
American King James And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
American Standard Version And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
King James And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
World English Bible Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, “They have credited David with ten thousands, and they have only credited me with thousands. What can he have more but the kingdom?”
1 Samuel 18:9
American King James And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
American Standard Version And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
King James And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
World English Bible Saul watched David from that day and forward.
1 Samuel 18:10
American King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came on Saul, and he prophesied in the middle of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.
American Standard Version And it came to pass on the morrow, that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as he did day by day. And Saul had his spear in his hand;
King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.
World English Bible On the next day, an evil spirit from God came mightily on Saul, and he prophesied in the middle of the house. David played with his hand, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand;
1 Samuel 18:11
American King James And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
American Standard Version and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
King James And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
World English Bible and Saul threw the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to the wall!” David escaped from his presence twice.
1 Samuel 18:12
American King James And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
American Standard Version And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.
King James And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
World English Bible Saul was afraid of David, because Yahweh was with him, and had departed from Saul.
1 Samuel 18:13
American King James Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
American Standard Version Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
King James Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
World English Bible Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
1 Samuel 18:14
American King James And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
American Standard Version And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him.
King James And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
World English Bible David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
1 Samuel 18:15
American King James Why when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
American Standard Version And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
King James Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
World English Bible When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
1 Samuel 18:16
American King James But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
American Standard Version But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
King James But all Israel and Judah loved David, because 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 18:17
American King James And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give you to wife: only be you valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Philistines be on him.
American Standard Version And Saul said to David, Behold, my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight Jehovah's battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.
King James And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.
World English Bible 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.”
1 Samuel 18:18
American King James And 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?
American Standard Version And David said unto 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?
King James And David said unto 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?
World English Bible 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?”
1 Samuel 18:19
American King James But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
American Standard Version But it came to pass at the time when Merab, Saul's daughter, should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
King James But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
World English Bible But at the time when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as wife.
1 Samuel 18:20
American King James And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
American Standard Version And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
King James And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
World English Bible Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David; and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.
1 Samuel 18:21
American King James And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Why Saul said to David, You shall this day be my son in law in the one of the two.
American Standard Version And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law a second time.
King James And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.
World English Bible Saul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Therefore Saul said to David a second time, “You shall today be my son-in-law.”
1 Samuel 18:22
American King James And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you: now therefore be the king's son in law.
American Standard Version And Saul commanded his servants, `saying', Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law.
King James And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.
World English Bible Saul commanded his servants, “Talk with David secretly, and say, ‘Behold, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore be the king’s son-in-law.’”
1 Samuel 18:23
American King James And Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seems it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?
American Standard Version And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be the king's son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?
King James And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?
World English Bible Saul’s servants spoke those words in the ears of David. David said, “Does it seem to you a light thing to be the king’s son-in-law, since I am a poor man and little known?”
1 Samuel 18:24
American King James And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spoke David.
American Standard Version And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.
King James And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.
World English Bible The servants of Saul told him, saying, “David spoke like this.”
1 Samuel 18:25
American King James And Saul said, Thus shall you say to David, The king desires not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
American Standard Version And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. Now Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
King James And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
World English Bible Saul said, “Tell David, ‘The king desires no dowry except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies.’” Now Saul thought he would make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
1 Samuel 18:26
American King James And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.
American Standard Version And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son-in-law. And the days were not expired;
King James And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.
World English Bible When his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king’s son-in-law. Before the deadline,
1 Samuel 18:27
American King James Why 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.
American Standard Version and 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 number to the king, that he might be the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.
King James 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.
World English Bible David arose and went, he and his men, and killed two hundred men of the Philistines. Then David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave him Michal his daughter as wife.
1 Samuel 18:28
American King James And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul's daughter loved him.
American Standard Version And Saul saw and knew that Jehovah was with David; and Michal, Saul's daughter, loved him.
King James And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul's daughter loved him.
World English Bible Saul saw and knew that Yahweh was with David; and Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him.
1 Samuel 18:29
American King James And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's enemy continually.
American Standard Version And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul was David's enemy continually.
King James And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's enemy continually.
World English Bible Saul was even more afraid of David; and Saul was David’s enemy continually.
1 Samuel 18:30
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.
King James 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.
World English Bible Then the princes of the Philistines went out; and as often as they went out, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly esteemed.