1 Samuel 16:22

New International Version

Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”

Cross References

Genesis 30:27

But Laban said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”

Genesis 39:4

Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.

Psalm 131:1

My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.

Daniel 1:5

The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service.

Deuteronomy 1:38

But your assistant, Joshua son of Nun, will enter it. Encourage him, because he will lead Israel to inherit it.

1 Samuel 16:21

David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers.

1 Samuel 16:23

Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.