1Sa 18:13 | NET2full | STEP | Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer . David led the army out to battle and back .

‏ 1 Samuel 18:13

13 Saul removed David ^{▼▼tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} from his presence and made him a commanding officer. ^{▼▼tn Heb “an officer of a thousand.”} David led the army out to battle and back. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and he went out and came in before the people.” See v. 16.}