When David's words were heard, they were repeated to Saul, and he sent for him.
Do you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
And David turned away from Eliab to another and he asked the same question, and again the men gave him the same answer.
David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of this Philistine; your servant will go out and fight with him.