1 Samuel 17:15

New International Reader's Version

But David went back and forth from Saul’s camp to Bethlehem. He went to Bethlehem to take care of his father’s sheep.

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:11

So he asked Jesse, “Are these the only sons you have?” “No,” Jesse answered. “My youngest son is taking care of the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him. We won’t sit down to eat until he arrives.”

1 Samuel 17:16

Every morning and evening Goliath came forward and stood there. He did it for 40 days.

1 Samuel 17:34

But David said to Saul, “I’ve been taking care of my father’s sheep. Sometimes a lion or a bear would come and carry off a sheep from the flock.

1 Samuel 18:2

From that time on, Saul kept David with him. He didn’t let him return home to his family.