What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, and Saul sent for him.
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
He then turned away to someone else and brought up the same matter, and the men answered him as before.
David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.”