13 So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led the troops in their campaigns.
13 Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
13 So Saul removed him from his presence and made him a commander of a thousand. And he went out and came in before the people.
13 So, Saul got David out of his sight by making him an officer in the army. David was in combat frequently.
13 Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
13 Finally, Saul sent him away and appointed him commander over 1,000 men, and David faithfully led his troops into battle.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:13
Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:12-30
(Read 1 Samuel 18:12-30)
For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of spirit, nothing wrong in our conduct? Opposition and perverseness in others, will not excuse wrong tempers in us, but should increase our care, and attention to the duties of our station. Consider Him that endured contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds, Hebrews 12:3. If David magnified the honour of being son-in-law to king Saul, how should we magnify the honour of being sons to the King of kings!