1 Samuel 18:13–16

18:13 Saul removed David11 from his presence and made him a commanding officer.12 David led the army out to battle and back.13 18:14 Now David achieved success in all he did,14 for the Lord was with him. 18:15 When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him. 18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

11	tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
12	tn Heb “an officer of a thousand.”
13	tn Heb “and he went out and came in before the people.” See v. 16.
14	tn Heb “in all his ways.”