1 Samuel 16:22 nasb — Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."

NASB

"Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.""

— 1 Samuel 16:22, NASB

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1 Samuel 16 — Context

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So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, "Send me your son David who is with the flock."

20

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

21

Then David came to Saul and attended him; and Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor bearer.

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Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."

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So it came about whenever the evil spirit from God came to Saul, David would take the harp and play it with his hand; and Saul would be refreshed and be well, and the evil spirit would depart from him.

1 Samuel 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 16:22 say?
1 Samuel 16:22 in the NASB reads: “Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."”
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 (NASB): “Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."” 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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