New International Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.

New Living Translation
But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle.

English Standard Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.

Berean Study Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.

New American Standard Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he would go out to battle and return before them.

NASB 1995
But all Israel and Judah loved David, and he went out and came in before them.

NASB 1977
But all Israel and Judah loved David, and he went out and came in before them.

Amplified Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he publicly associated with them.

Christian Standard Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.

Contemporary English Version
But everyone else in Judah and Israel was loyal to David, because he led the army in battle.

Good News Translation
But everyone in Israel and Judah loved David because he was such a successful leader.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone in Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in and out [of battle].

International Standard Version
But all Israel and Judah loved David because he led them in battle.

NET Bible
But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.