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1 Samuel · Chapter 16

1 Samuel 16:20

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

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Before · 1 Samuel 16:18–19

18Then 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.” 19Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, “Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.”

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

After · 1 Samuel 16:21–22

21David came to Saul and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer. 22Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

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