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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“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)“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“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“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 DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 16:22 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.”
- 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.
- Deuteronomy 1:38Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land.
- 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.
- 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.
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