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David stands respectfully before Saul in a simple royal hall. Saul receives him warmly; a shield and bronze armor on a wooden stand suggest his service as armor-bearer. No crown on David.
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1 Samuel 16:21-22

David finds favor with Saul

David Is Anointed · 1 Samuel 16

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21So David came to Saul and stood before him, and Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer.

22Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my eyes.”

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