1 Samuel 18:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Removed him from him — From his presence and court; which he did, because he feared lest David should find an opportunity to kill him, as he had designed to kill David; because his presence now made him more sad than ever his musick made him chearful: and principally, that hereby he might expose him to the greatest hazards.

1 Samuel 18:13

13 Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.