1 Samuel 16:22

New American Bible - revised edition

Saul sent Jesse the message, “Let David stay in my service, for he meets with my approval.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:21

Thus David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul became very fond of him and made him his armor-bearer.

1 Samuel 16:23

Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take the harp and play, and Saul would be relieved and feel better, for the evil spirit would leave him.

Daniel 1:5

The king allotted them a daily portion of food and wine from the royal table. After three years’ training they were to enter the king’s service.

Genesis 30:27

Laban answered him: “If you will please! I have learned through divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”

Genesis 39:4

he favored Joseph and made him his personal attendant; he put him in charge of his household and entrusted to him all his possessions.

Deuteronomy 1:38

but Joshua, son of Nun, your attendant, shall enter. Encourage him, for he is the one who is to give Israel its possession.

Psalm 131:1

A song of ascents. Of David. Lord, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me.