18. And one of the servants, responding, said: "Behold, I have seen the son of Jesse of Bethlehem, a skillful player, and very strong and robust, a man fit for war, and prudent in words, a handsome man. And the Lord is with him."
19. Therefore, Saul sent messengers to Jesse, saying, "Send to me your son David, who is in the pastures."
20. And so, Jesse took a donkey laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid from one of the goats, and he sent them, by the hand of his son David, to Saul.
21. And David went to Saul, and stood before him. And he loved him exceedingly, and he made him his armor bearer.
22. And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: "Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes."
23. And so, whenever the evil spirit from the Lord assailed Saul, David took up his stringed instrument, and he struck it with his hand, and Saul was refreshed and uplifted. For the evil spirit withdrew from him.