1 Samuel 18:2
And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.
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- 1 Samuel 17:15 but David went back and forth from Saul to tend his father’s sheep in Bethlehem.
- 1 Samuel 16:21–23 When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.