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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.