1 Samuel 16:21

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer.

1 Samuel 16:21 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Samuel 16

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18Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

19Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, who is with the sheep.

20And Jesse took an ass [laden] with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.

21And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer.

22And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

23And it came to pass, when the [evil] spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

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