KJV ORIGINAL
And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David went wherever Saul sent him and acted wisely in everything he did. Because of this, Saul put him in charge of the soldiers, and everyone liked him—both the common people and Saul's own servants.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that David proved himself to be wise and capable in whatever tasks King Saul gave him, earning respect from everyone around him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David's famous victory over Goliath, when King Saul began giving David military responsibilities. At this point in the story, Saul still favored David and hadn't yet become jealous of him. David was transitioning from being a simple shepherd boy to becoming a trusted military leader in Israel's army.
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