1 Samuel 18:13

18:13 Saul removed David ¹  from his presence and made him a commanding officer. ²  David led the army out to battle and back. ³ 

1 Samuel 18:16

18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

[18:13]  ¹ tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[18:13]  ² tn Heb “an officer of a thousand.”

[18:13]  ³ tn Heb “and he went out and came in before the people.” See v. 16.