suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall.  But David jumped aside and escaped.  This happened another time, too, for Saul was afraid of him and jealous because the Lord had left him and was now with David. 

Now Saul feared David.  It was clear that God was with David and had left Saul.  So, Saul got David out of his sight by making him an officer in the army.  David was in combat frequently.  Everything David did turned out well.  Yes, God was with him.  As Saul saw David becoming more successful, he himself grew more fearful.  He could see the handwriting on the wall.  But everyone else in Israel and Judah loved David.  They loved watching him in action. 

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