16:1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. 1 Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, 2 for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.” 3
16:6 When they arrived, Samuel 4 noticed 5 Eliab and said to himself, 6 “Surely, here before the Lord stands his chosen king!” 7 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t be impressed by 8 his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. 9 People look on the outward appearance, 10 but the Lord looks at the heart.”
16:8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. 11 But Samuel 12 said, “The Lord has not chosen this one, either.” 16:9 Then Jesse presented 13 Shammah. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” 16:10 Jesse presented seven of his sons to Samuel. 14 But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” 16:11 Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Is that all of the young men?” Jesse 15 replied, “There is still the youngest one, but he’s taking care of the flock.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and get him, for we cannot turn our attention to other things until he comes here.”
16:12 So Jesse had him brought in. 16 Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go and anoint him. This is the one!”