OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 16:22

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

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Verse 22. Sight. He had sent him back, as people of a melancholy temper are often hard to please; ( Menochius.) and before David married Michol, he did not remain with the king, but only came when his presence was deemed necessary. Calmet.

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