Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. — These words, which sing of the early glory of David in battle, are quoted again in 1 Samuel 29:5. They were, no doubt, the favourite refrain of an old national or folk-song.
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1 Samuel 18:7
7 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.