And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Bearer. This was an honourable office. (Haydock)
Cyrus had been employed by his grandfather Astyages in the same capacity, before he came to the empire. (Athen. xiv.) (Calmet)