1 Samuel 16:21

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer.

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • 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!

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Sam 16:22
    83%

    22Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying,“Let David be my servant, for I really like him.”

  • 1 Sam 18:15-17
    3 verses
    78%

    15When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.

    16But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.

    17Then 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 18:3-5
    3 verses
    77%

    3Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.

    4Jonathan 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.

    5On 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.

  • 1 Sam 17:31-32
    2 verses
    75%

    31When David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, he called for him.

    32David said to Saul,“Don’t let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”

  • 1 Sam 18:20-22
    3 verses
    75%

    20Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. When they told Saul about this, it pleased him.

    21Saul 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.”

    22Then 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 18:28-30
    3 verses
    74%

    28When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,

    29Saul became even more afraid of him. Saul continued to be at odds with David from then on.

    30Then 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.

  • 1 Sam 17:41
    74%

    41The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.

  • 1 Sam 18:1
    74%

    1Saul 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 16:18-20
    3 verses
    74%

    18One 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.”

    19So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said,“Send me your son David, who is out with the sheep.”

    20So Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and a young goat and sent them to Saul with his son David.

  • 1 Sam 19:7
    74%

    7Then 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 17:37-39
    3 verses
    74%

    37David 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.”

    38Then Saul clothed David with his own fighting attire and put a bronze helmet on his head. He also put body armor on him.

    39David 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.

  • 1 Sam 18:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12So Saul feared David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.

    13Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.

  • 1 Sam 26:25
    73%

    25Saul 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 17:57-58
    2 verses
    73%

    57So 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.

    58Saul said to him,“Whose son are you, young man?” David replied,“I am the son of your servant Jesse in Bethlehem.”

  • 1 Sam 18:24
    73%

    24When Saul’s servants reported what David had said,

  • 1 Sam 16:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

    12So 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!”

    13So 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.

  • 1 Sam 17:34
    73%

    34David 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,

  • 1 Sam 24:16
    72%

    16When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said,“Is that your voice, my son David?” Then Saul wept loudly.

  • 1 Sam 17:22
    72%

    22After 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.

  • 1 Sam 26:17
    72%

    17When 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.”

  • 1 Sam 21:10
    71%

    10So on that day David arose and fled from Saul. He went to King Achish of Gath.

  • 2 Sam 1:2
    71%

    2On 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.

  • 1 Sam 31:5
    71%

    5When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his own sword and died with him.

  • 1 Sam 26:22
    71%

    22David replied,“Here is the king’s spear! Let one of your servants cross over and get it.

  • 1 Sam 18:9
    71%

    9So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.

  • 1 Sam 24:9
    70%

    9David said to Saul,“Why do you pay attention when men say,‘David is seeking to do you harm’?

  • 1 Sam 19:1
    70%

    1Saul 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.

  • 1 Chr 10:5
    70%

    5When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword and died.

  • 1 Sam 17:20
    70%

    20So 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.

  • 1 Sam 23:16
    70%

    16Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.

  • 1 Sam 26:5
    70%

    5So 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.

  • 1 Sam 16:6
    70%

    6When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself,“Surely, here before the LORD stands his chosen king!”

  • 1 Sam 22:13
    70%

    13Saul 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!”

  • 1 Sam 24:7
    70%

    7David 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.