Overview
The Bible addresses victories across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Music, Woman, Song and Anger of God, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Saul.
Key Bible verses about victories
Old Testament
1 Samuel
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 musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments: Heb. three stringed instruments
And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
Psalms
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
People in the Bible and victories
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying victories for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 18:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Psalms, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and Saul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Music, Woman, Song and Anger of God, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about victories?
The Bible addresses victories across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Music, Woman, Song and Anger of God, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Saul.
How many Bible verses are about victories?
The Bible references victories in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention victories?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 18:6: “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 musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Which people in the Bible are associated with victories?
David and Saul.
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