But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
1 Samuel 18:16
Surrounding context
18:15 Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved very wisely, he was afraid of him.
18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
18:17 Then Saul said to David, "Here is my older daughter Merab; I will give her to you as a wife. Only be valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles." For Saul thought, "Let my hand not be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him."