Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:22

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

22. Let David stand before me ] Thus David entered upon the first stage of special education for his office. In Saul’s court he was placed in a position which gave opportunity for the development of his powers, and for gaining the esteem and love of the people.

Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, let David, I pray thee, stand before me,…. Continue in his service; which was great condescension in him, and great respect shown to Jesse, not to detain his son without his leave, and to ask it as a favour of him:

for he hath found favour in my sight: was very acceptable to him which must be very pleasing to Jesse to hear; especially if he was in any fear that Saul had an ill design upon him, when he first sent for him.

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

1Sa 16:22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

Ver. 22. Let David, I pray thee. ] This kindness lasted not long; for David was sent home again shortly after, and loves his hook the better since he saw the court. a

a Magis caulam quam aulam diligebat. – A. Lapide.

Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)