²⁰ So Jesse loaded a donkey with bread, a ·leather bag [wineskin] full of wine, and a young goat, and he sent them with his son David to Saul.

²¹ When David came to Saul, he ·began to serve him [entered his service; ^Lstood before him]. Saul ·liked David [loved David very much] and made him ·the officer who carried his armor [his armor bearer]. ²² Saul sent a message to Jesse, saying, “Let David ·stay and serve me [remain in my service] because ·I like him [I am pleased with him; ^Lhe has found grace/favor in my sight].”