1 Samuel 16:22

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

Genesis 30:27

Laban said to him, “Let me say this: I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.

Genesis 39:4

Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant; so he put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.

Psalm 131:1

Lord, I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me.

Daniel 1:5

The king also gave orders that every day they were to be given the same food and wine as the members of the royal court. After three years of this training they were to appear before the king.

Deuteronomy 1:38

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

1 Samuel 16:21

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

1 Samuel 16:23

From then on, whenever the evil spirit sent by God came on Saul, David would get his harp and play it. The evil spirit would leave, and Saul would feel better and be all right again.