13 So Saul removed him from his presence and made him a commander of a thousand. (A)And he went out and came in before the people. 14 And David (B)had success in all his undertakings, (C)for the Lord was with him. 15 And when Saul saw that (D)he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him. 16 (E)But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.

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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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