1 Samuel 16

1 Samuel 16

The Lord sends Samuel to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem to anoint a new king from among his sons. When Samuel sees the oldest, Eliab, he assumes he is the chosen one, but God corrects him, saying, "Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." Jesse presents seven sons, but none are chosen. Finally, the youngest son, David, who is tending sheep, is brought in. David is anointed with oil, and the Spirit of the Lord rushes upon David from that day forward.

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Genesis 23

Sarah dies at 127. Abraham purchases the Cave of Machpelah from the sons of Heth, establishing the first piece of the Promised Land that he legally owns.

Genesis 24

Abraham sends his servant to Mesopotamia to find a wife for his son Isaac. The servant meets Rebekah, who agrees to the marriage, fulfilling God's guidance.

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