1 Samuel 18:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

Saul put David in charge of 1,000 soldiers and sent him out to fight.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

Even when Saul was king, you led our nation in battle. And the Lord promised that someday you would rule Israel and take care of us like a shepherd.”

Psalm 121:8

The Lord will protect you now and always wherever you go.

1 Samuel 22:7

He told them: Listen to me! You belong to the Benjamin tribe, so if that son of Jesse ever becomes king, he won't give you fields or vineyards. He won't make you officers in charge of thousands or hundreds as I have done.

1 Samuel 18:25

Saul was hoping that the Philistines would kill David, and he told his officials to tell David, “The king doesn't want any silver or gold. He only wants to get even with his enemies. All you have to do is to bring back proof that you have killed 100 Philistines!”

1 Samuel 8:12

Some of them will be officers in charge of 1,000 soldiers, and others will be in charge of 50. Still others will have to farm the king's land and harvest his crops, or make weapons and parts for his chariots.