1 Samuel 16:22

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, `Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 16:22 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 30:27But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.”
  2. Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
  3. Deuteronomy 1:38Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land.
  4. Psalms 131:1My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
  5. Daniel 1:5The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king’s service.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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