1 Samuel 16:19 Made Simple

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

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul had been rejected by God due to his disobedience and was tormented by an evil spirit, leading his servants to seek a skilled musician to ease his distress. They recommended David, a young shepherd from Bethlehem who was known for his harp playing and bravery, as the ideal candidate. As a result, Saul sent messengers to Jesse, David's father, to bring David from his duties with the sheep to serve in the royal court.

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