1 Samuel 18:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in battle and lived among them as their leader.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that David was beloved by all the people because he served as their military leader and lived closely with them.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes during the period when David was serving under King Saul, after his victory over Goliath. The phrase 'went out and came in before them' refers to David's role as a military commander who led troops into battle and returned with them. At this time, Israel was divided into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern region (Judah), but David was popular in both areas.

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