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Jonathan took off the coat he had on and gave it to David along with his battle tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

David was successful wherever Saul sent him. Saul put him in charge of the fighting men. This pleased all the people, including Saul’s officials.

David’s Success Makes Saul Jealous

As they arrived, David was returning from a campaign against the Philistines. Women from all of Israel’s cities came to meet King Saul. They sang and danced, accompanied by tambourines, joyful music, and triangles.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 18:6 Hebrew meaning uncertain.

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