9. Then Jesse had Shammah walk by. But Samuel said, "The Lord hasn't chosen him either."
10. Jesse had seven of his sons walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said to him, "The Lord hasn't chosen any of them."
11. So he asked Jesse, "Are these the only sons you have?" "No," Jesse answered. "My youngest son is taking care of the sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him. We won't sit down to eat until he arrives."
12. So Jesse sent for his son and had him brought in. His skin was tanned. He had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, "Get up and anoint him. He is the one."
13. So Samuel got the animal horn that was filled with olive oil. He anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came on David with power. Samuel went back to Ramah.
14. The Spirit of the Lord had left Saul. And an evil spirit that was sent by the Lord terrified him.
15. Saul's attendants said to him, "An evil spirit that was sent by God is terrifying you.
16. Give us an order to look for someone who can play the harp. He will play it when the evil spirit that was sent by God comes on you. Then you will feel better."
17. So Saul said to his attendants, "Find someone who plays the harp well. Bring him to me."
18. One of the servants said, "I've seen someone who knows how to play the harp. He is a son of Jesse from Bethlehem. He's a brave man. He would make a good soldier. He's a good speaker. He's very handsome. And the Lord is with him."
19. Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse. He said, "Send me your son David, the one who takes care of your sheep."
20. So Jesse got some bread and a bottle of wine. The bottle was made out of animal skin. He also got a young goat. He loaded everything on the back of a donkey. He sent all of it to Saul with his son David.
21. David went to Saul and began to serve him. Saul liked him very much. David became one of the men who carried Saul's armor.