KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Saul sent messengers to Jesse, saying, 'Send me your son David, the one who takes care of the sheep.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Saul is requesting that Jesse send his youngest son David, who was working as a shepherd, to come serve in the royal court.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the prophet Samuel had secretly anointed David as the future king of Israel, though David was still unknown to King Saul at this time. Saul was suffering from depression and his servants had recommended finding a skilled musician to play the harp and soothe his troubled spirit. David had been recommended as both a talented musician and a brave young man.
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