1 Samuel 16:17, How Did King Saul Meet David?

And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.

//There are two contradictory stories in the Bible about how Saul came to know David. The first story of how Saul and David meet is recorded in 1 Samuel 16:17. Today’s verse tells how Saul requested a musician to sooth him. David, son of Jesse, is recommended for his skill in playing the lyre. So Saul sends for him, and David plays for Saul.

And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved h...