1 Samuel 18:13

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Therefore, Saul sent David away from him and made him commander over a thousand men. David led the troops

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back.  The Lord also said to you, “You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over Israel.” ’

1 Samuel 22:7

Saul said to his servants, ‘Listen, men of Benjamin: Is Jesse’s son going to give all of you fields and vineyards? Do you think he’ll make all of you commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds?

1 Samuel 18:25

Then Saul replied, ‘Say this to David: “The king desires no other bride-price  except a hundred Philistine foreskins, to take revenge on his enemies.” ’  Actually, Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 8:12

He can appoint them for his use as commanders of thousands or commanders of fifties,  to plough his ground and reap his harvest, or to make his weapons of war and the equipment for his chariots.