There was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.
David’s experience is typical of that of all people who choose to commit themselves to following God faithfully. Because God blesses them and makes them a blessing to others, many people appreciate them. However, others who want those blessings for themselves, but are not willing to do what is necessary to get them, despise them.