And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.
David was Jesse's youngest son, while his three eldest brothers followed Saul by joining his army. He himself did not remain with the army but stayed at home and returned to shepherding. He was later sent from home to visit his brothers in the camp. On that visit he carried his father's message and gift, and the errand served the higher mission for him to save Israel by becoming its deliverer in defeating Goliath. As the youngest who faced Goliath, he trusted in God rather than relying on Saul's armor.
David was Jesse's youngest son, while his three eldest brothers followed Saul by joining his army. He himself did not remain with the army but stayed at home and returned to shepherding. He was later sent from home to visit his brothers in the camp. On that visit he carried his father's message and gift, and the errand served the higher mission for him to save Israel by becoming its deliverer in defeating Goliath. As the youngest who faced Goliath, he trusted in God rather than relying on Saul's armor.