1 Samuel 16:22

Bible in Basic English 1965

And Saul sent to Jesse saying, Let David be with me, for he is pleasing to me.

Cross References

Genesis 30:27

And Laban said, If you will let me say so, do not go away; for I have seen by the signs that the Lord has been good to me because of you.

Genesis 39:4

And having a high opinion of Joseph as his servant, he made him the overseer of his house and gave him control over all he had.

Psalm 131:1

A Song of the going up. Of David. Lord, there is no pride in my heart and my eyes are not lifted up; and I have not taken part in great undertakings, or in things over-hard for me.

Daniel 1:5

And a regular amount of food and wine every day from the king's table was ordered for them by the king; and they were to be cared for for three years so that at the end of that time they might take their places before the king.

Deuteronomy 1:38

Joshua, the son of Nun, your servant, he will go into the land: say to him that he is to be strong, for he will be Israel's guide into their heritage.

1 Samuel 16:21

And David came to Saul, waiting before him: and he became very dear to Saul, who made him his servant, giving him the care of his arms.

1 Samuel 16:23

And whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David took his instrument and made music: so new life came to Saul, and he got well, and the evil spirit went away from him.