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And he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Saul removed him from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore Saul turned him away from his presence and appointed him as his commander of one thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Saul had David removed from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he publicly associated with the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, Saul sent David away from him and made him commander over a thousand men. David led the troops<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, Saul reassigned David and made him commander over 1,000 men. David led the troops<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Saul put David in charge of 1,000 soldiers and sent him out to fight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So he kept David away. He made David captain of a regiment. David led the troops out [to battle] and back again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Saul sent him away and put him in command of a thousand men. David led his men in battle <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul removed David from his presence and made him an officer over a division of soldiers. So David led the troops in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Saul turns him aside from him, and appoints him to himself [for] head of one thousand, and he goes out and comes in, before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Saul turneth him aside from him, and appointeth him to himself head of a thousand, and he goeth out and cometh in, before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will remove him from him, and will set to him chief of a thousand; and he will go out and come in before the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him a captain over a thousand men, and he went out and came in before the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Saul sent him away from himself, and he made him tribune over one thousand men. And he entered and departed in the sight of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Saul sent him out of his presence and appointed him a field officer. So David led the people on their military expeditions<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Saul removed him from his presence, and made him a commander of a thousand; and David marched out and came in, leading the army.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him a commander over a thousand; and he went out to war and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul removed him from his presence, and he served him as Commander of a thousand and was going out and coming in before the people<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he removed him from him, and made him a captain of a thousand for himself; and he went out and came in before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5351" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Saul Envies David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Therefore Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im·mōw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: way·si·rê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">sent David away</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·śi·mê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-ms) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">command</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">of a thousand men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">David led</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the troops out to battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and back,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">1 Samuel 16:21-23</a></span><br />When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. / Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” / And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8-10</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him. / But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">1 Samuel 23:14</a></span><br />And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">1 Samuel 24:1-2</a></span><br />After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.” / So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">1 Samuel 26:1-2</a></span><br />Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?” / So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a></span><br />Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a></span><br />Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a></span><br />He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.</p><p class="hdg">removed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17,25</a></b></br> And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD'S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">1 Samuel 8:12</a></b></br> And he will appoint him captains over thousands, and captains over fifties; and <i>will set them</i> to ear his ground, and to reap his harvest, and to make his instruments of war, and instruments of his chariots.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/22-7.htm">1 Samuel 22:7</a></b></br> Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, <i>and</i> make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;</p><p class="hdg">he went out</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">1 Samuel 18:16</a></b></br> But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-16.htm">Numbers 27:16,17</a></b></br> Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a></b></br> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/judges/8-31.htm">Appointeth</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Campaigns</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-16.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/15-20.htm">Led</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-7.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-25.htm">Appointeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">Campaigns</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-5.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-13.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Led</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-29.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-6.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-2.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan befriends David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul envies his praise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">seeks to kill him in his fury</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">fears him for his good success</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">offers him his daughters for snare</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul's hatred and David's glory increase</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This action reflects Saul's attempt to distance himself from David, whom he perceives as a threat to his throne. The context of this decision is rooted in Saul's earlier disobedience to God, which led to the loss of his divine favor and the anointing of David as the future king by the prophet Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). Saul's actions are driven by insecurity and paranoia, as he recognizes the Lord's presence with David (<a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">1 Samuel 18:12</a>).<p><b>and gave him command of a thousand men.</b><br>By giving David command of a thousand men, Saul is both promoting David and attempting to control him. This military appointment is significant, as it places David in a position of leadership and responsibility, further proving his capabilities and earning him respect among the people and the army. Historically, a "thousand" was a common military unit size in ancient Israel, indicating a substantial force under David's command. This move can be seen as a test of David's loyalty and skill, as well as a strategic decision by Saul to keep David occupied and potentially expose him to danger on the battlefield.<p><b>David led the troops out to battle and back,</b><br>David's leadership in battle demonstrates his military prowess and God's favor upon him. His success in leading the troops "out to battle and back" highlights his strategic acumen and ability to protect and guide his men effectively. This phrase underscores David's role as a warrior and leader, foreshadowing his future as a king who would lead Israel to numerous victories. The repeated success in battle further cements David's reputation among the people and soldiers, increasing Saul's jealousy and fear. This aspect of David's life can be seen as a type of Christ, who leads His people to spiritual victory and safety. David's ability to lead and return safely also reflects God's protection and blessing over his life, aligning with the biblical theme of divine providence and guidance for those who are chosen by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly jealous of David due to his success and popularity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd anointed by God to be the future king of Israel, known for his faithfulness and military prowess.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/command_of_a_thousand.htm">Command of a Thousand</a></b><br>A military position given to David by Saul, which was both a promotion and a strategic move by Saul to distance David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/troops.htm">Troops</a></b><br>The soldiers under David's command, whom he led successfully in battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The context in which David proves his leadership and gains further favor with the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Despite Saul's intentions, God uses David's military role to prepare him for future kingship. Trust in God's plan even when circumstances seem unfavorable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_duty.htm">Faithfulness in Duty</a></b><br>David's success in leading the troops demonstrates his commitment to his responsibilities. Be diligent and faithful in the roles God has placed you in.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/handling_jealousy_and_opposition.htm">Handling Jealousy and Opposition</a></b><br>Saul's jealousy leads to actions against David, yet David remains steadfast. Respond to jealousy and opposition with integrity and trust in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/promotion_and_responsibility.htm">Promotion and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's promotion comes with increased responsibility. Embrace new roles as opportunities to serve and grow in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_favor_and_human_fear.htm">God's Favor and Human Fear</a></b><br>Saul's fear of David contrasts with God's favor upon him. Seek God's favor through obedience and faith, rather than succumbing to fear.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_findings_confirm_1_samuel_18_events.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Therefore Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁאוּל֙</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sent [David] away</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְסִרֵ֤הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·si·rê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשִׂמֵ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·śi·mê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">command</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂר־</span> <span class="translit">(śar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a thousand men.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David led</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the troops {out to battle}</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and back,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:13 Therefore Saul removed him from him (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>