1 Samuel 18:13-16

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹³ Therefore, Saul reassigned David and made him commander over 1,000 men. David led the troops^{(A) 14} and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.^{(B) 15} When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him. ¹⁶ But all Israel and Judah loved David^(C) because he was leading their troops.