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.

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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.

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And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

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As they danced, they sang:(A)

“Saul has slain his thousands,
    and David his tens(B) of thousands.”

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

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

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