Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers. New Living Translation So David went to Saul and began serving him. Saul loved David very much, and David became his armor bearer. English Standard Version And David came to Saul and entered his service. And Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer. Berean Standard Bible When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. King James Bible And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer. New King James Version So David came to Saul and stood before him. And he loved him greatly, and he became his armorbearer. New American Standard Bible Then David came to Saul and attended him; and Saul greatly loved him, and he became his armor bearer. NASB 1995 Then David came to Saul and attended him; and Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor bearer. NASB 1977 Then David came to Saul and attended him, and Saul loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer. Legacy Standard Bible Then David came to Saul and stood before him; and Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor bearer. Amplified Bible Then David came to Saul and attended him. Saul loved him greatly and [later] David became his armor bearer. Christian Standard Bible When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. Holman Christian Standard Bible When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul admired him greatly, and David became his armor-bearer. American Standard Version And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer. Contemporary English Version David went to Saul and started working for him. Saul liked him so much that he put David in charge of carrying his weapons. English Revised Version And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer. GOD'S WORD® Translation David came to Saul and served him. Saul loved him very much and made David his armorbearer. Good News Translation David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much and chose him as the man to carry his weapons. International Standard Version David went to Saul and began to serve him. Saul loved him very much, and he became his armor bearer. Majority Standard Bible When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. NET Bible David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer. New Heart English Bible David came to Saul, and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer. Webster's Bible Translation And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armor-bearer. World English Bible David came to Saul and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David comes to Saul, and stands before him, and he loves him greatly; and he is a bearer of his weapons. Young's Literal Translation And David cometh in unto Saul, and standeth before him, and he loveth him greatly; and he is a bearer of his weapons. Smith's Literal Translation And David will come to Saul, and stand before him: and he will love him greatly; and he will be to him lifting up the arms. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him exceedingly, and made him his armourbearer. Catholic Public Domain Version And David went to Saul, and stood before him. And he loved him exceedingly, and he made him his armor bearer. New American Bible Thus David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul became very fond of him and made him his armor-bearer. New Revised Standard Version And David came to Saul, and entered his service. Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David came to Saul, and stood before him; and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David came to Shaul and stood before him, and he loved him greatly, and he was Armor Bearer for him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David came to Saul, and stood before him; and he loved him greatly; and he became his armour-bearer. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David went in to Saul, and stood before him; and he loved him greatly; and he became his armour-bearer. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Serves Saul…20And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and one young goat, and sent them to Saul with his son David. 21When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul admired him greatly, and David became his armor-bearer. 22Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”… Cross References 1 Samuel 18:1-5 After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. ... 1 Samuel 17:55-58 As Saul had watched David going out to confront the Philistine, he said to Abner the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” “As surely as you live, O king,” Abner replied, “I do not know.” / “Find out whose son this young man is!” said the king. / So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. ... 1 Samuel 19:4-7 Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you. / He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” / Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.” ... 1 Samuel 20:1-4 Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? How have I sinned against your father, that he wants to take my life?” / “Far from it!” Jonathan replied. “You will not die. Indeed, my father does nothing, great or small, without telling me. So why would he hide this matter from me? This cannot be true!” / But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” ... 1 Samuel 22:14 Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard and honored in your house? 2 Samuel 5:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 2 Samuel 7:8 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. 1 Chronicles 11:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 1 Chronicles 17:7 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. Psalm 78:70-72 He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ Romans 13:1-4 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... Ephesians 6:5-9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ... Philippians 2:19-22 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing. / I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. / For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ... Colossians 3:22-24 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Treasury of Scripture And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer. stood before him Genesis 41:46 And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 1:38 But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day. loved him Psalm 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity. Psalm 118:9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. Psalm 146:3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. Jump to Previous Armor Armorbearer Armor-Bearer Armor-Bearers Armourbearer Armour-Bearer Arms Attended Bearer Care David Dear Entered Loved Saul Servant Service Standeth Stood Waiting WeaponsJump to Next Armor Armorbearer Armor-Bearer Armor-Bearers Armourbearer Armour-Bearer Arms Attended Bearer Care David Dear Entered Loved Saul Servant Service Standeth Stood Waiting Weapons1 Samuel 16 1. Samuel sent by God, under pretense of a sacrifice, comes to Bethlehem6. His human judgment is reproved 11. He anoints David 15. Saul sends for David to quiet his evil spirit When David came to Saul David's introduction to Saul marks a significant turning point in his life. This event occurs after Samuel anoints David as the future king of Israel, though Saul remains the reigning king. David's journey to Saul's court is orchestrated by divine providence, setting the stage for his future leadership. The context of David's arrival is crucial, as it follows Saul's rejection by God due to disobedience, and the Spirit of the Lord departing from Saul. This transition highlights the beginning of David's rise and Saul's decline. and entered his service Saul loved him very much and David became his armor-bearer Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe youngest son of Jesse, anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. Known for his heart after God and his musical talent. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, who was chosen by God but later rejected due to disobedience. He struggled with a troubled spirit. 3. Armor-bearer A trusted position in ancient military contexts, responsible for carrying the armor and weapons of a warrior, indicating a close and trusted relationship. 4. Service to Saul David's entry into Saul's service marks the beginning of his rise to prominence and his complex relationship with Saul. 5. Admiration Saul's initial admiration for David highlights the favor David found in the eyes of others, a recurring theme in his life. Teaching Points God's PreparationDavid's role as an armor-bearer was part of God's preparation for his future leadership. God often places us in roles that prepare us for His purposes. Faithfulness in Small Things David's faithfulness in serving Saul, even when he was not yet king, teaches us the importance of being faithful in small tasks before God entrusts us with greater responsibilities. The Power of Favor David found favor in Saul's eyes, illustrating how God can grant us favor with others to fulfill His plans. We should seek to live in a way that honors God and earns the respect of others. Complex Relationships David's relationship with Saul was complex, involving both admiration and conflict. This teaches us about navigating difficult relationships with grace and wisdom. Spiritual Gifts in Service David's musical talent was used to serve Saul and soothe his troubled spirit. We should use our spiritual gifts to serve others and bring glory to God.(21) And he became his armour-bearer.--But probably only for a very short time. David returned, we should conclude, to Samuel, whose pupil and friend we know he was. The seer was watching over the young man with a view to his lofty destiny. Saul apparently, from his question in 1Samuel 17:55, "Whose son is this youth?" had forgotten all about him. There is no "note of time," so we are not able to determine how long a period had elapsed between the events narrated in this chapter and the combat with the Philistines told in 1 Samuel 17. It is, however, likely that the king's malady, which was making rapid progress in this period of his reign, had already obscured his once powerful mind; his memory for the past was likely enough to have been treacherous.Verses 21-23. - David came to Saul, and stood before him. The latter phrase means, "became one of his regular attendants." This, and his being appointed one of Saul's armour bearers, happened only after the lapse of some time. The armour bearer, like the esquire in the middle ages, had to carry his lord's lance, and sword, and shield, and was always a tried soldier, and one whom the king trusted. It was apparently after the combat with Goliath that Saul sent to Jesse, and asked that David might be always with him; and until his jealousy burst forth David was very dear to him, and his music exercised a soothing influence upon his melancholy. At first, probably, these fits of insanity came upon Saul only at distant intervals, but afterwards more frequently, and with such loss of self-control that he more than once tried to murder David, and even Jonathan, his own son. We have, then, here a summary of the relations of Saul to David until the unfortunate day when the king heard the women ascribe to the youthful soldier the higher honor (1 Samuel 18:7); and thenceforward these friendly feelings gave way to a growing dislike which deprived Saul of a faithful servant, and finally cost him his crown and life on Mount Gilboa.
Hebrew When Davidדָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse came וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Saul שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and entered his service, וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֖ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations Saul admired וַיֶּאֱהָבֵ֣הֽוּ (way·ye·’ĕ·hā·ḇê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f him greatly, מְאֹ֔ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily and David became וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be his armor-bearer. נֹשֵׂ֥א (nō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take Links 1 Samuel 16:21 NIV1 Samuel 16:21 NLT 1 Samuel 16:21 ESV 1 Samuel 16:21 NASB 1 Samuel 16:21 KJV 1 Samuel 16:21 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 16:21 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 16:21 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 16:21 French Bible 1 Samuel 16:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 16:21 David came to Saul and stood before (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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