1 Samuel 16:21

Good News Translation

David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much and chose him as the man to carry his weapons.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:8

How fortunate are your wives! And how fortunate your servants, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings!

Psalm 118:9

It is better to trust in the Lord than to depend on human leaders.

Psalm 146:3

Don't put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you.

Psalm 62:9

Human beings are all like a puff of breath; great and small alike are worthless. Put them on the scales, and they weigh nothing; they are lighter than a mere breath.

Proverbs 22:29

Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.

Deuteronomy 1:38

But strengthen the determination of your helper, Joshua son of Nun. He will lead Israel to occupy the land.’

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord appointed the men of the tribe of Levi to be in charge of the Covenant Box, to serve him as priests, and to pronounce blessings in his name. And these are still their duties.

Judges 9:54

Then he quickly called the young man who was carrying his weapons and told him, “Draw your sword and kill me. I don't want it said that a woman killed me.” So the young man ran him through, and he died.

1 Samuel 16:22

Then Saul sent a message to Jesse: “I like David. Let him stay here in my service.”

1 Samuel 17:15

David would go back to Bethlehem from time to time, to take care of his father's sheep.

1 Samuel 17:55

When Saul saw David going out to fight Goliath, he asked Abner, the commander of his army, “Abner, whose son is he?” “I have no idea, Your Majesty,” Abner answered.

1 Samuel 19:7

So Jonathan called David and told him everything; then he took him to Saul, and David served the king as he had before.