1 Samuel 18:30

Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.

Cross-references

In 1 Samuel 18:5, David's wise behavior is first noted; 18:30 echoes this success as his reputation grows.

In 2 Samuel 11:1, David stays home instead of leading, contrasting with his earlier wise and successful leadership.