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Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David with his clothing, even including his sword, his bow, and his sash.

David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely; and Saul set him over the men of war. It was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.

As they came, when David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul with tambourines, with joy, and with instruments of music.

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Jonathan took off the robe(A) he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.(B)

Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful(C) that Saul gave him a high rank in the army.(D) This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well.

When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing,(E) with joyful songs and with timbrels(F) and lyres.

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