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Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
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A Deceptive Promotion
Commentators explain that Saul's decision to make David a captain was not an honor but a malicious plot. Driven by hatred, Saul wanted David out of his sight and, as John Gill notes, hoped he would be killed in battle. This promotion was a deceptive attempt to solve his 'David problem'.
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19th Century
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore Saul removed him from him From court, partly that he might be out of his sight, having such an hatred of his pe…
Presbyterian
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 …
