1 Samuel 18:13

Saul removed David from his presence and made him an officer over a division of soldiers. So David led the troops in battle.

2 Samuel 5:2

Even back when Saul was our king, it was you who kept on leading Israel out to battle and bringing them back again. The LORD told you, "You yourself will shepherd my people Israel and serve as Commander-in-Chief over Israel.'"

Numbers 27:16-17

"May the LORD God of the spirits of all living creatures appoint a man over the community

1 Samuel 8:12

He will appoint his officers over thousands and officers over fifties some will plow his fields, reap his harvest, and craft his war implements and equipment for his chariots.

1 Samuel 18:16-17

But all Israel and Judah loved David because he led them in battle.

1 Samuel 18:25

Saul said, "This is what you are to tell David, "The king desires no bride price except 100 Philistine foreskins to take vengeance on the king's enemies.'" Now Saul thought he would cause David to die at the hand of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 22:7

Saul told his officials who were standing around him, "Listen, men of Benjamin! Will Jesse's son also give fields and vineyards to all of you? Will he make all of you officers over thousands and officers over hundreds?

Psalm 121:8

The LORD will guard your goings and comings, from this time on and forever. A Davidic Song of Ascents

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Summary

Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

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1 Samuel 18:17
Saul told David, "Here is my older daughter Merab. I'll give her to you as a wife. Just be an excellent soldier for me and fight the LORD's battles." Now Saul told himself, "I won't harm him myself. Instead, I'll let the Philistines harm him."
1 Samuel 8:12
He will appoint his officers over thousands and officers over fifties some will plow his fields, reap his harvest, and craft his war implements and equipment for his chariots.
1 Samuel 22:7
Saul told his officials who were standing around him, "Listen, men of Benjamin! Will Jesse's son also give fields and vineyards to all of you? Will he make all of you officers over thousands and officers over hundreds?

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