^{5 Ref} And David went wherever Saul sent him, and did wisely: and Saul put him at the head of his men of war, and this was pleasing to all the people as well as to Saul's servants.

^{6 Ref} Now on their way, when David came back after the destruction of the Philistine, the women came out of all the towns of Israel, with songs and dances, meeting David with melody and joy and instruments of music.

^{7 Ref} And the women, answering one another in their song, said, Saul has put to death his thousands and David his tens of thousands.