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1 Samuel 18:4-6
Contemporary English Version
1 Samuel 18:4-6
Contemporary English Version
4 Jonathan took off the robe that he was wearing and gave it to David. He also gave him his military clothes,[a] his sword, his bow and arrows, and his belt.
5 David was a success in everything that Saul sent him to do, and Saul made him a high officer in his army. That pleased everyone, including Saul's other officers.
Saul Becomes David's Enemy
6 David had killed Goliath, the battle was over, and the Israelite army set out for home. As the army went along, women came out of each Israelite town to welcome King Saul. They were celebrating by singing songs and dancing to the music of tambourines and harps.
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- 18.4 military clothes: Or “armor.”
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