Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 18:16
American Standard Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
Amplified® Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
Contemporary English Version
But everyone else in Judah and Israel was loyal to David, because he led the army in battle.
Darby English Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
Good News Bible
But everyone in Israel and Judah loved David because he was such a successful leader.
King James Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
New American Standard Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David, and he went out and came in before them.
New International Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.
New King James Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But all Israel and Judah loved David, and he went out and came in before them.
Revised Standard Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
Young's Literal Translation
and all Israel and Judah love David when he is going out and coming in before them.