1 Samuel 18:5

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1 Samuel 18:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

4 And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

5 So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.

6 As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments.

7 And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”

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