Because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul. Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and h…

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways
Both in the court and in the camp, in whatever service he was emplo…

For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behavior towards …