Saul was the king of Israel. David was a shepherd boy, the son of Jesse.
He had a happy, ruddy face that made everybody like him. Besides he was
very brave. Once he killed both a lion and a bear that came to eat up the
lambs in his father’s flock. He knew how to throw stones with a sling and
could play on the harp beautifully. One day King Saul was feeling very
sad and wanted somebody to play to him. He thought music would make him
feel better. His servants told him about David. So he sent for him. David
came and played so nicely on the harp that Saul forgot all about his
trouble.
[Illustration: DAVID PLAYING ON THE HARP BEFORE SAUL.]