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for he hath found favour in my sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Saul sent <i>word</i> to Jesse, saying, “Let David now be my attendant for he has found favor in my sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Saul sent to Jesse, saying, &#8220Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David now stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Saul sent <i>word</i> to Jesse, saying, “Please let David be my attendant, for he has found favor in my sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul sent word to Jesse: “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul sent word to Jesse: &#8220Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: "I really like David. Please let him stay with me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Saul sent [this message] to Jesse, "Please let David stay with me because I have grown fond of him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Saul sent a message to Jesse: "I like David. Let him stay here in my service." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul sent a messenger to Jesse to tell him, "Allow David to serve me, because I'm pleased with him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, ?Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, "Let David be my servant, for I really like him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul sends to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found grace in my eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will send to Jesse, saying, David shall stand now before me, for he found grace in mine eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Saul sent Jesse the message, “Let David stay in my service, for he meets with my approval.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David attend me; for he has found favor in my sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul sent to Iyshay and said to him: “David shall stand before me, because he has found affection in my eyes”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Saul sent to Jessae, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he has found grace in my eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=4603" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/16.htm">David Serves Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul admired him greatly, and David became his armor-bearer. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Then Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">word to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">Jesse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">“Let David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘ă·māḏ- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">remain in my service,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nay (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">I am pleased with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāy (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">him.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play, and Saul would become well, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">1 Samuel 17:55-58</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-2.htm">1 Samuel 18:2</a></span><br />And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13-16</a></span><br />Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back, / and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. / When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-31.htm">1 Samuel 20:31</a></span><br />For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-2.htm">1 Samuel 24:2</a></span><br />So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-2.htm">1 Samuel 26:2</a></span><br />So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">2 Samuel 22:51</a></span><br />Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a></span><br />I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Acts 13:36</a></span><br />For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray you, stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-20.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-30.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-22.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-40.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/24-7.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-27.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">Samuel sent by God, under pretense of a sacrifice, comes to Bethlehem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">His human judgment is reproved</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">He anoints David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/16-15.htm">Saul sends for David to quiet his evil spirit</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying,</b><br>This phrase indicates a formal communication from King Saul to Jesse, David's father. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sending a message through a messenger was a common practice for kings and leaders. This action shows Saul's authority and the importance of the message. Saul's communication with Jesse highlights the familial and tribal connections that were significant in Israelite society. Jesse, being from Bethlehem, is part of the tribe of Judah, which holds prophetic significance as the tribe from which the Messiah would come (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>).<p><b>“Let David remain in my service,</b><br>David had already been introduced to Saul's court as a skilled harpist to soothe Saul's troubled spirit (<a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14-23</a>). This phrase indicates Saul's desire to keep David close, recognizing his value beyond just musical talent. The term "service" suggests a role of servitude and loyalty, which is significant in understanding David's early relationship with Saul. This period in David's life serves as preparation for his future kingship, illustrating God's providential guidance. David's service to Saul can be seen as a type of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<p><b>for I am pleased with him.”</b><br>Saul's pleasure with David is noteworthy, as it reflects David's favor in the eyes of the king, despite Saul's later jealousy and hostility. This favor can be seen as a divine orchestration, as God had already chosen David to be the future king of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). The phrase underscores David's character and abilities, which earned him a place in Saul's court. This favor parallels the way Jesus found favor with God and man (<a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a>), highlighting David as a foreshadowing of Christ. Saul's initial approval of David sets the stage for the complex relationship that unfolds between them, marked by both admiration and enmity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is experiencing distressing spirits and seeks relief through music.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesse.htm">Jesse</a></b><br>The father of David, a Bethlehemite. Jesse is a significant figure as the patriarch of the family from which David, the future king, comes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jesse, anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. At this time, he is serving Saul by playing the harp to soothe him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>The hometown of Jesse and David. It is a small town in Judah, later known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel. Though not directly mentioned in this verse, his earlier actions set the stage for David's introduction to Saul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_placement.htm">God's Sovereignty in Placement</a></b><br>God orchestrates circumstances to place His chosen servants where they need to be. David's service to Saul was not just a coincidence but a divine appointment preparing him for future leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>David's initial role was humble, yet he served faithfully. This teaches us the importance of being diligent and faithful in the tasks God gives us, no matter how small they may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_influence.htm">The Power of Godly Influence</a></b><br>David's presence and music had a calming effect on Saul, demonstrating the impact a godly person can have in a troubled environment. We are called to be a positive influence wherever God places us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/favor_with_god_and_man.htm">Favor with God and Man</a></b><br>David found favor with Saul because of his character and skills. As believers, we should strive to live in such a way that we find favor with both God and those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_greater_responsibility.htm">Preparation for Greater Responsibility</a></b><br>David's time in Saul's service was preparation for his future role as king. God often uses our current circumstances to prepare us for greater responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david's_early_reign_evidence_lacking.htm">If David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16 is historically accurate, why does archaeological evidence for his early reign remain inconclusive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_saul_offer_michal_to_david.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david_anointed_again_in_2_samuel.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֔וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">word to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesse,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשַׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(yi·šay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jesse -- father of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Let David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִד֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">remain in my service,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲמָד־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·māḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am pleased with</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֥צָא</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/16-22.htm">1 Samuel 16:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/16-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 16:22 Saul sent to Jesse saying Please let (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 16:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 16:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 16:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 16:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>