1 Samuel 16:22

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David remain in my service, for he pleases me.

Cross References

Genesis 30:27

And Laban said to him, If I have found favor in your sight, I pray you [do not go]; for I have learned by experience and from the omens in divination that the Lord has favored me with blessings on your account.

Genesis 39:4

So Joseph pleased [Potiphar] and found favor in his sight, and he served him. And [his master] made him supervisor over his house and he put all that he had in his charge.

Psalm 131:1

Lord, MY heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in matters too great or in things too wonderful for me.

Daniel 1:5

And the king assigned for them a daily portion of his own rich and dainty food and of the wine which he drank. They were to be so educated and so nourished for three years that at the end of that time they might stand before the king.

Deuteronomy 1:38

But Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.

1 Samuel 16:21

And David came to Saul and served him. Saul became very fond of him, and he became his armor-bearer.

1 Samuel 16:23

And when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took a lyre and played it; so Saul was refreshed and became well, and the evil spirit left him.