1 Samuel 2:26

2:26 Now the boy Samuel was growing up and finding favor both with the Lord and with people.

1 Samuel 16:22

16:22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, “Let David be my servant, for I really like him.” ¹ 

[16:22]  ¹ tn Heb “Let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my eyes.”