World English Bible
1 Samuel 18:16
“But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 18
14
David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Yahweh was with him.
15
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
16
But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
17
Saul said to David, "Behold, my elder daughter Merab, I will give her to you as wife. Only be valiant for me, and fight Yahweh's battles." For Saul said, "Don't let my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Philistines be on him.
18
David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son-in-law to the king?
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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