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1 Samuel 16:18-23 World Messianic Bible (WMB)

18. Then one of the young men answered, and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the Lord is with him.”

19. Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, “Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.”

20. Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, and a container of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by David his son to Saul.

21. David came to Saul, and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.

22. Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.”

23. When the spirit from God was on Saul, David took the harp, and played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

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