1 Samuel 18:12-16 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

12. Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.

13. Therefore, Saul reassigned David and made him commander over 1,000 men. David led the troops

14. and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.

15. When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him.

16. But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.

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