1Sa 18:12-14 | JFB

1 Samuel 18:12-14

13. Therefore Saul removed him from him—sent him away from the court, where the principal persons, including his own son, were spellbound with admiration of the young and pious warrior.

made him captain over a thousand—gave him a military commission, which was intended to be an honorable exile. But this post of duty served only to draw out before the public the extraordinary and varied qualities of his character, and to give him a stronger hold of the people's affections.

1Sa 18:17-21. HE OFFERS HIM HIS DAUGHTER FOR A SNARE.