Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David. ... click to read full summary of this book.
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
Saul asked Jesse to let David stand with him because he liked David.
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