1 Samuel 16
All Books
1 Samuel

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.

00
00
Previous Chapter
You are at the beginning.
Search Chapters
Next Chapter
You have reached the end.
Search Chapters
This is the block containing the Collection list that will be used to generate the "Previous" and "Next" content. You can hide this block if you want.

1 Samuel 9

Saul, a handsome man from the tribe of Benjamin, goes out looking for his father's lost donkeys. Guided by God, he encounters Samuel, who privately anoints him as the future king of Israel.
Read Chapter

1 Samuel 10

Samuel publicly gathers Israel at Mizpah and presents Saul as the chosen king. Saul prophesies with a band of prophets. Samuel warns the people again about the dangers of having a human king.
Read Chapter

Discover Bible Verses

Discover More Verses

12 Scriptures for Healing the Sick

It's hard when we or someone we love is sick. We've gathered 12 key healing scriptures to bring comfort and hope. Find God's promises for healing the sick.
Read more

12 Bible Verses About Love and Relationships

We've gathered 12 key bible verses about love and relationships. Find God's wisdom on marriage, friendship, and how to love others well.
Read more

10 Powerful Bible Verses for Strength

When you need a solid foundation, these powerful bible verses for strength serve as a strong defense. Find a scripture to declare and build your faith today.
Read more
Discover More Verses