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◄ 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.”

New Living Translation
Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, “Please let David remain in my service, for I am very pleased with him.”

English Standard Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”

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

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

New King James Version
Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

New American Standard Bible
So Saul sentword to Jesse, saying, “Let David now be my attendant for he has found favor in my sight.”

NASB 1995
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

NASB 1977
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David now stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.”

Legacy Standard Bible
So Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

Amplified Bible
Saul sentword to Jesse, saying, “Please let David be my attendant, for he has found favor in my sight.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then Saul sent word to Jesse: “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor with me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Saul sent word to Jesse: “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”

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

Contemporary English Version
Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: "I really like David. Please let him stay with me."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Saul sent [this message] to Jesse, "Please let David stay with me because I have grown fond of him."

Good News Translation
Then Saul sent a message to Jesse: "I like David. Let him stay here in my service."

International Standard Version
Saul sent a messenger to Jesse to tell him, "Allow David to serve me, because I'm pleased with him."

NET Bible
Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, "Let David be my servant, for I really like him."

New Heart English Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight."

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

Majority Text Translations

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

World English Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Saul sends to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found grace in my eyes.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Saul will send to Jesse, saying, David shall stand now before me, for he found grace in mine eyes.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.”

New American Bible
Saul sent Jesse the message, “Let David stay in my service, for he meets with my approval.”

New Revised Standard Version
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David attend me; for he has found favor in my sight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shaul sent to Iyshay and said to him: “David shall stand before me, because he has found affection in my eyes”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Saul sent to Jessae, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he has found grace in my eyes.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

David Serves Saul
…21When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul admired him greatly, and David became his armor-bearer.22Then Saul sent word to Jesse,saying,“Let David remain in my service,for I am pleased with him.”23And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play, and Saul would become well, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.…

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:55-58
As Saul had watched David going out to confront the Philistine, he said to Abner the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” “As surely as you live, O king,” Abner replied, “I do not know.” / “Find out whose son this young man is!” said the king. / So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. ...

1 Samuel 18:2
And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.

1 Samuel 18:5
So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.

1 Samuel 18:13-16
Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back, / and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. / When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him. ...

1 Samuel 19:9-10
But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night.

1 Samuel 20:31
For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”

1 Samuel 24:2
So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.

1 Samuel 26:2
So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there.

2 Samuel 5:2
Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”

2 Samuel 7:8
Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.

2 Samuel 22:51
Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”

Psalm 78:70-72
He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands.

Psalm 89:20
I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’

Acts 13:36
For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.

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1 Samuel 16

1.Samuel sent by God, under pretense of a sacrifice, comes to Bethlehem
6.His human judgment is reproved
11.He anoints David
15.Saul sends for David to quiet his evil spirit

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying,
This phrase indicates a formal communication from King Saul to Jesse, David's father. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sending a message through a messenger was a common practice for kings and leaders. This action shows Saul's authority and the importance of the message. Saul's communication with Jesse highlights the familial and tribal connections that were significant in Israelite society. Jesse, being from Bethlehem, is part of the tribe of Judah, which holds prophetic significance as the tribe from which the Messiah would come (Genesis 49:10).

“Let David remain in my service,
David had already been introduced to Saul's court as a skilled harpist to soothe Saul's troubled spirit (1 Samuel 16:14-23). This phrase indicates Saul's desire to keep David close, recognizing his value beyond just musical talent. The term "service" suggests a role of servitude and loyalty, which is significant in understanding David's early relationship with Saul. This period in David's life serves as preparation for his future kingship, illustrating God's providential guidance. David's service to Saul can be seen as a type of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served (Mark 10:45).

for I am pleased with him.”
Saul's pleasure with David is noteworthy, as it reflects David's favor in the eyes of the king, despite Saul's later jealousy and hostility. This favor can be seen as a divine orchestration, as God had already chosen David to be the future king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:1-13). The phrase underscores David's character and abilities, which earned him a place in Saul's court. This favor parallels the way Jesus found favor with God and man (Luke 2:52), highlighting David as a foreshadowing of Christ. Saul's initial approval of David sets the stage for the complex relationship that unfolds between them, marked by both admiration and enmity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Saul
The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is experiencing distressing spirits and seeks relief through music.

2.Jesse
The father of David, a Bethlehemite. Jesse is a significant figure as the patriarch of the family from which David, the future king, comes.

3.David
The youngest son of Jesse, anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. At this time, he is serving Saul by playing the harp to soothe him.

4.Bethlehem
The hometown of Jesse and David. It is a small town in Judah, later known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

5.Samuel
The prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel. Though not directly mentioned in this verse, his earlier actions set the stage for David's introduction to Saul.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Placement
God orchestrates circumstances to place His chosen servants where they need to be. David's service to Saul was not just a coincidence but a divine appointment preparing him for future leadership.

Faithfulness in Small Things
David's initial role was humble, yet he served faithfully. This teaches us the importance of being diligent and faithful in the tasks God gives us, no matter how small they may seem.

The Power of Godly Influence
David's presence and music had a calming effect on Saul, demonstrating the impact a godly person can have in a troubled environment. We are called to be a positive influence wherever God places us.

Favor with God and Man
David found favor with Saul because of his character and skills. As believers, we should strive to live in such a way that we find favor with both God and those around us.

Preparation for Greater Responsibility
David's time in Saul's service was preparation for his future role as king. God often uses our current circumstances to prepare us for greater responsibilities.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 16

If David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16 is historically accurate, why does archaeological evidence for his early reign remain inconclusive?

1 Samuel 18:20-21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?

Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?

In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then Saul
שָׁא֔וּל(šā·’ūl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586:Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

sent
וַיִּשְׁלַ֣ח(way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971:To send away, for, out

word to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Jesse,
יִשַׁ֖י(yi·šay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448:Jesse -- father of David

saying,
לֵאמֹ֑ר(lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“Let David
דָוִד֙(ḏā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

remain in my service,
יַעֲמָד־(ya·‘ă·māḏ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975:To stand, in various relations

for
כִּֽי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

I am pleased with
מָ֥צָא(mā·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4672:To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

him.”
בְּעֵינָֽי׃(bə·‘ê·nāy)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountain

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OT History: 1 Samuel 16:22 Saul sent to Jesse saying Please let (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa)