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20 Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and one kid, and sent them to Saul along with his son David. 21 David went to Saul and began to serve him.[a] Saul loved him very much, and he became his armor bearer. 22 Saul sent a messenger[b] to Jesse to tell him, “Allow David to serve me, because I’m pleased with him.”[c]

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  1. 1 Samuel 16:21 Lit. stood before him
  2. 1 Samuel 16:22 The Heb. lacks a messenger
  3. 1 Samuel 16:22 Lit. because he has found favor in my sight