1 Samuel 18:14
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
Cross-reference
In 1 Samuel 16:18, the servant says 'the LORD is with him' about David, directly foreshadowing this verse.
In 1 Samuel 3:19, the same phrase 'the LORD was with him' describes Samuel's growth — showing God's presence as the source of success for both prophets.
In 1 Samuel 10:7, Samuel tells Saul 'God is with you' — a similar assurance of divine presence, but for Saul's anointing.
In Genesis 39:2, 'the LORD was with Joseph' mirrors David's experience — both succeed because of God's presence.
In Joshua 6:27, 'the LORD was with Joshua' and his fame spread — parallels David's success and fame.
In 2 Samuel 7:9, God recalls 'I have been with you wherever you have gone' — directly echoing the reason for David's success here.
In 2 Kings 18:7, the same formula 'the LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went' is used for Hezekiah — a direct parallel to David's experience.
In 1 Chronicles 17:8, God's promise 'I have been with you wherever you have gone' repeats the same assurance that underlies David's wisdom and success.
In Psalm 101:2, David resolves 'I will behave wisely' using the same Hebrew verb — showing his personal commitment to the wisdom God gave him.
Daniel 6:4 shows a blameless servant whose integrity invites scrutiny — a parallel to David's wisdom and God's presence provoking opposition.
In Acts 18:10, God's promise 'I am with you' to Paul mirrors the divine presence that enabled David's success — a pattern of God empowering His servants.