1 Samuel 16:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: “I really like David. Please let him stay with me.”

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But Laban told him, “If you really are my friend, stay on, and I'll pay whatever you ask. I'm sure the LORD has blessed me because of you.”

Potiphar liked Joseph and made him his personal assistant, putting him in charge of his house and all his property.

I am not conceited, LORD, and I don't waste my time on impossible schemes.

and give them the same food and wine that I am served. Train them for three years, and then they can become court officials.”

Instead, I will let Joshua your assistant lead Israel to conquer the land. So encourage him.”

David went to Saul and started working for him. Saul liked him so much that he put David in charge of carrying his weapons.

Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit would go away.