THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
David was in his youth, and due to his age, resided under the care of his father.
1 Kingdoms (1 Samuel) 17:15Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
David went, and returned from Saul, to feed his father's flock at Bethlehem.
וְדָוִ֛ד הֹלֵ֥ךְ וָשָׁ֖ב מֵעַ֣ל שָׁא֑וּל לִרְע֛וֹת אֶת־צֹ֥אן אָבִ֖יו בֵּֽית־לָֽחֶם׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- 1 Sam 16:11And Samuel said to Isai: Are here all thy sons? He answered: There remaineth yet a young one, who keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said to Isai: Send, and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
- 1 Sam 16:19Then Saul sent messengers to Isai, saying: Send me David, thy son, who is in the pastures.
- 1 Sam 16:23So whensoever the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul, David took his harp, and played with his hand, and Saul was refreshed, and was better, for the evil spirit departed from him.