1 Samuel 18:5-7

Living Bible

⁵ He was Saul’s special assistant, and he always carried out his assignments successfully. So Saul made him commander of his troops, an appointment that was applauded by the army and general public alike. ⁶ But something had happened when the victorious Israeli army was returning home after David had killed Goliath. Women came out from all the towns along the way to celebrate and to cheer for King Saul, and were singing and dancing for joy with tambourines and cymbals.

⁷ However, this was their song: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands!”