Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

Bible References

All israel

1 Samuel 18:5
And David went forth - whithersoever Saul sent him, he behaved himself prudently, so Saul set him over the men of war, - and he became a favourite in the eyes of all the people, yea even in the eyes of the servants of Saul.
Luke 19:48
and could not find what they might do, for, the people, one and all, were hanging upon him, as they hearkened.
Luke 20:19
And the Scribes and the High-priests sought to thrust on him their hands, in that very hour; and feared the people; for they perceived that, against them, spake he this parable.

He went

Numbers 27:17
who may go out before them and who may come in before them, and who may take-them out and who may bring them in, - that the assembly of Yahweh become not as sheep that have no shepherd.
2 Samuel 5:2
Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou, wast he that led out and brought in, Israel, - and Yahweh said to thee - Thou, shalt be shepherd unto my people, Israel, and, thou, shalt become leader over Israel.
1 Kings 3:7
Now, therefore, O Yahweh my God, thou, hast made thy servant king, instead of David my father, - and, I, am but a little child, I know not how to go out and come in.