1 Samuel 18:13-16
New English Translation
13 Saul removed David[a] from his presence and made him a commanding officer.[b] David led the army out to battle and back.[c] 14 Now David achieved success in all he did,[d] for the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.
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- 1 Samuel 18:13 tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- 1 Samuel 18:13 tn Heb “an officer of a thousand.”
- 1 Samuel 18:13 tn Heb “and he went out and came in before the people.” See v. 16.
- 1 Samuel 18:14 tn Heb “in all his ways.”
1 Samuel 18:13-16
Christian Standard Bible
13 Therefore, Saul sent David away from him and made him commander over a thousand 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.
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