⁵ Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful^(A) that Saul gave him a high rank in the army.^(B) This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well.

⁷ As they danced, they sang:^(A)

¹⁶ But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.^(A)