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And David went into battle wherever Saul sent him, and always ^(F1)achieved success; so Saul put him in charge of the men of war. And it was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

Now it happened as they were coming, when David returned from killing the Philistine, that ^(C1)the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy and with other ^(F1)musical instruments.

The women ^(C1)sang as they ^(F1)played, and said, "^(C2)Saul has slain his thousands, ^(C3)And David his ten thousands."

Then Saul became very angry, for this lyric ^(F1)displeased him; and he said, "They have given David credit for ten thousands, but to me they have given credit for only thousands! Now what more can he have but the ^(C1)kingdom?"

And Saul eyed David with suspicion from that day on.

Now it came about on the next day that ^(C1)an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and ^(C2)he raved in the midst of the house while David was playing the harp with his hand, ^(F1)(C3)as usual; and ^(F2)(C4)a spear was in Saul's hand.

Then ^(C1)Saul hurled the spear, for he thought, "I will ^(F1)pin David to the wall." But David ^(F2)escaped from his presence, twice.

Now ^(C1)Saul was afraid of David, ^(C2)because the LORD was with him but ^(C3)had left Saul.

So Saul removed him from ^(F1)his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and ^(C1)he went out and came in before the people.

David was ^(F1)successful in all his ways, for ^(C1)the LORD was with him.

When Saul saw that he was ^(F1)very successful, he was afraid of him.

But ^(C1)all Israel and Judah loved David, for he would go out to battle and ^(F1)return ^(F2)before them.