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Seven sons of his did Jesse thus present before Samuel, but none of these, he was told, had the Lord chosen. (1 Samuel 16, 10)
Then Samuel asked Jesse whether these were all, and he answered, One still remains, the youngest, herding the sheep. Send for him, answered Samuel; we must not sit down till he comes. (1 Samuel 16, 11)
Whereupon Samuel took out the phial of oil and anointed him then and there in his brethren’s presence; and on him, on David, the spirit of the Lord came down, ever after that day. As for Samuel, he rose up and went home to Ramatha. (1 Samuel 16, 13)
Meanwhile the Lord’s spirit passed away from Saul; instead, at the Lord’s bidding, an evil mood came upon him that gave him no rest. (1 Samuel 16, 14)
Yes, answered Saul, find one who can play the harp well, and bring him to me. (1 Samuel 16, 17)
Thereupon a message went out from Saul to Jesse, There is a son of thine, David, that looks after thy sheep; send him to me. (1 Samuel 16, 19)
And Jesse loaded an ass with bread, and a flagon of wine, and a kid, and sent these by David as a present to Saul. (1 Samuel 16, 20)
Thus it was that David met Saul and entered his service; and became his armour-bearer, so well Saul loved him. (1 Samuel 16, 21)
Let David remain here in attendance on me, Saul told Jesse; I like him well. (1 Samuel 16, 22)
And whenever Saul was taken with this evil mood of his, David would fetch his harp, and play; whereupon Saul was comforted and felt easier, till at last the evil mood left him. (1 Samuel 16, 23)
Saul, too, mustered the Israelites, and they marched to the Valley of the Terebinth, where they drew up their array to meet the enemy; (1 Samuel 17, 2)
Such a man confronted the ranks of Israel, crying out, What need to come here armed for battle? Here am I, a Philistine born; do you, that wear Saul’s livery, choose out one of yourselves to meet me in single combat. (1 Samuel 17, 8)
