1 Samuel 16:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 Then Jesse took five loaves of bread, a skin of wine, and a young goat, and sent them to Saul with his son David.(A) 21 Thus David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul became very fond of him and made him his armor-bearer.(B) 22 Saul sent Jesse the message, “Let David stay in my service, for he meets with my approval.”
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