1 Samuel 16:21
David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer.
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- Gen 41:46 : 46 Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph was commissioned by Pharaoh and was in charge of all the land of Egypt.
- Prov 22:29 : 29 You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
- Deut 1:38 : 38 However, Joshua son of Nun, your assistant, will go. Encourage him, because he will enable Israel to inherit the land.
- Deut 10:8 : 8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the LORD’s covenant, to stand before the LORD to serve him, and to formulate blessings in his name, as they do to this very day.
- 1 Kgs 10:8 : 8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!
- Ps 62:9 : 9 Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.
- Ps 118:9 : 9 It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes.
- Ps 146:3 : 3 Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver!
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22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying,“Let David be my servant, for I really like him.”
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15 When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.
16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.
17 Then Saul said to David,“Here’s my oldest daughter, Merab. I want to give her to you in marriage. Only be a brave warrior for me and fight the battles of the LORD.”For Saul thought,“There’s no need for me to raise my hand against him. Let it be the hand of the Philistines!”
- 1 Sam 18:3-53 verses77%
3 Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt.
5 On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul’s servants.
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31 When David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, he called for him.
32 David said to Saul,“Don’t let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”
- 1 Sam 18:20-223 verses75%
20 Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. When they told Saul about this, it pleased him.
21 Saul said,“I will give her to him so that she may become a snare to him and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David,“Today is the second time for you to become my son-in-law.”
22 Then Saul instructed his servants,“Tell David secretly,‘The king is pleased with you, and all his servants like you. So now become the king’s son-in-law.”
- 1 Sam 18:28-303 verses74%
28 When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,
29 Saul became even more afraid of him. Saul continued to be at odds with David from then on.
30 Then the leaders of the Philistines would march out, and as often as they did so, David achieved more success than all of Saul’s servants. His name was held in high esteem.
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41 The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.
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1 Saul Comes to Fear David When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.
- 1 Sam 16:18-203 verses74%
18 One of his attendants replied,“I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the LORD is with him.”
19 So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said,“Send me your son David, who is out with the sheep.”
20 So Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and a young goat and sent them to Saul with his son David.
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7 Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.
- 1 Sam 17:37-393 verses74%
37 David went on to say,“The LORD who delivered me from the lion and the bear will also deliver me from the hand of this Philistine!” Then Saul said to David,“Go! The LORD will be with you.”
38 Then Saul clothed David with his own fighting attire and put a bronze helmet on his head. He also put body armor on him.
39 David strapped on his sword over his fighting attire and tried to walk around, but he was not used to them. David said to Saul,“I can’t walk in these things, for I’m not used to them.” So David removed them.
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12 So Saul feared David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
13 Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.
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25 Saul replied to David,“May you be rewarded, my son David! You will without question be successful!” So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.
- 1 Sam 17:57-582 verses73%
57 So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. He still had the head of the Philistine in his hand.
58 Saul said to him,“Whose son are you, young man?” David replied,“I am the son of your servant Jesse in Bethlehem.”
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24 When Saul’s servants reported what David had said,
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12 So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The LORD said,“Go and anoint him. This is the one!”
13 So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
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34 David replied to Saul,“Your servant has been a shepherd for his father’s flock. Whenever a lion or bear would come and carry off a sheep from the flock,
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16 When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said,“Is that your voice, my son David?” Then Saul wept loudly.
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22 After David had entrusted his cargo to the care of the supply officer, he ran to the battlefront. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing.
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17 When Saul recognized David’s voice, he said,“Is that your voice, my son David?” David replied,“Yes, it’s my voice, my lord the king.”
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10 So on that day David arose and fled from Saul. He went to King Achish of Gath.
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2 On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached David, the man threw himself to the ground.
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5 When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his own sword and died with him.
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22 David replied,“Here is the king’s spear! Let one of your servants cross over and get it.
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9 So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.
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9 David said to Saul,“Why do you pay attention when men say,‘David is seeking to do you harm’?
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1 Saul Repeatedly Attempts to Take David’s Life Then Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much.
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5 When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword and died.
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20 So David got up early in the morning and entrusted the flock to someone else who would watch over it. After loading up, he went just as Jesse had instructed him. He arrived at the camp as the army was going out to the battle lines shouting its battle cry.
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16 Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.
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5 So David set out and went to the place where Saul was camped. David saw the place where Saul and Abner son of Ner, the general in command of his army, were sleeping. Now Saul was lying in the entrenchment, and the army was camped all around him.
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6 When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself,“Surely, here before the LORD stands his chosen king!”
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13 Saul said to him,“Why have you conspired against me, you and this son of Jesse? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God on his behalf, so that he opposes me and waits in ambush, as is the case today!”
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7 David restrained his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and started down the road.