And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORDwas with him.
David had been raised to leadership over important military affairs. To behave wisely was to discharge every entrusted responsibility with skill, and to give counsel so discreet that it was safe to follow. Such conduct won him the love and confidence of the people. That same success stirred Saul's jealousy and his fear that David would take the kingdom.
David had been raised to leadership over important military affairs. To behave wisely was to discharge every entrusted responsibility with skill, and to give counsel so discreet that it was safe to follow. Such conduct won him the love and confidence of the people. That same success stirred Saul's jealousy and his fear that David would take the kingdom.