1 Samuel 18:5

18:5 On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul’s servants. ¹ 

1 Samuel 18:13

18:13 Saul removed David ²  from his presence and made him a commanding officer. ³  David led the army out to battle and back. ⁴ 

1 Samuel 18:16

18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

[18:5]  ¹ tn Heb “it was good in the eyes of all the people and also in the eyes of the servants of Saul.”

[18:13]  ² tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[18:13]  ³ tn Heb “an officer of a thousand.”

[18:13]  ⁴ tn Heb “and he went out and came in before the people.” See v. 16.