9 So David ^awent on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with ^bhim.  ‡

10 Now ^athese were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to ^bthe word of the Lord concerning Israel.  ‡

13 He was with David at¹ Pasdammim. Now there the Philistines were gathered for battle, and there was a piece of ground full of barley. So the people fled from the Philistines.  ‡

14 But they¹ stationed themselves in the middle of that field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.  ‡