# David came to Saul

Here "came" can be translated as "went." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])

# entered his service

The abstract noun "service" can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: "began to serve him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# he became his armor bearer

"David became Saul's armor bearer"