1 Samuel 18:13-16
New American Standard Bible
13 So Saul removed him from [a]his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and (A)he went out and came in before the people. 14 David was [b]successful in all his ways, for (B)the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul saw that he was [c]very successful, he was afraid of him. 16 But (C)all Israel and Judah loved David, for he would go out to battle and [d]return [e]before them.
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- 1 Samuel 18:13 Lit with him
- 1 Samuel 18:14 Or acting wisely
- 1 Samuel 18:15 Or acting very wisely
- 1 Samuel 18:16 Lit come in
- 1 Samuel 18:16 Or leading them
1 Samuel 18:13-16
New Living Translation
13 Finally, Saul sent him away and appointed him commander over 1,000 men, and David faithfully led his troops into battle.
14 David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle.
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