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David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. ... All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. —1 Samuel 22:1-2

No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. —Psalm 75:6-7

Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. —1 Peter 5:5-7

Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep." ... So David came to Saul and stood before him. And he loved him greatly, and he became his armorbearer. Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight." —1 Samuel 16:19-22, NKJV