What does 1 Samuel 18:14 mean?

1 Samuel 18:14 highlights themes such as wisdom, divine presence, favor when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Samuel 18:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

12And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

15Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

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Proverbs 2:6
The Lord gives wisdom, as seen in David's wise behavior.
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, reflecting David's life.