1 Samuel 16:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.”
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Read Full Chapter →Saul asks Jesse to let David remain in his service, for the young man has won the king's favor.
What Does 1 Samuel 16:22 Mean?
Pleased with David, Saul sends again to Jesse, asking that David be allowed to stay and serve him, for the young man has found favor in his sight. What began as a temporary remedy becomes a settled place in the king's house.
David's faithful presence wins him favor, and the door God opened now stands wide. The same phrase, 'found favour,' echoes the grace that rests on those the LORD is preparing for His purposes. David rises not by scheming but by serving, and the favor of others follows the favor of God already upon him. The LORD's hand is unmistakable as the shepherd is established at court.
1 Samuel 16:22 in the Original Language
chen (חֵן), 'favour' -- grace or graciousness, the kindly regard that wins acceptance in another's eyes.
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What does 1 Samuel 16:22 mean?
Saul asks Jesse to let David remain in his service, for the young man has won the king's favor.