1 Samuel 16:22 cpdv — And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.” "

— 1 Samuel 16:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 16 — Context

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Therefore, Saul sent messengers to Jesse, saying, “Send to me your son David, who is in the pastures.”

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And so, Jesse took a donkey laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid from one of the goats, and he sent them, by the hand of his son David, to Saul.

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And David went to Saul, and stood before him. And he loved him exceedingly, and he made him his armor bearer.

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And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.”

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And so, whenever the evil spirit from the Lord assailed Saul, David took up his stringed instrument, and he struck it with his hand, and Saul was refreshed and uplifted. For the evil spirit withdrew from him.

1 Samuel 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 16:22 say?
1 Samuel 16:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 16:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 16:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 16:22.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 16:22 in?
1 Samuel 16:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 16:22?
1 Samuel 16:22 reads (CPDV): “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: “Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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