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1 Samuel 16:22

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 16:22

Verse 22 of 23

Scripture focus

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

1 Samuel 16:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 16:22

Theological / Devotional

Let David. After a probationary period at court Saul makes what was at first intended to be nothing more than a temporary appointment, a permanent commission.

He hath found favour. See on v. 21. God looked on David’s heart and was satisfied that David would prove to be the kind of man He could use in His service (see v. 7). Looking only on the outward appearance and actions, which were in some degree mirrored in David’s heart, Saul came to the same conclusion (see Prov. 23:7).

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