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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1 Samuel 13

King Saul disobeys God by offering a burnt offering himself instead of waiting for Samuel, an act of impatience and presumption. Samuel severely rebukes Saul, stating his kingdom will not endure.

1 Samuel 14

Jonathan, Saul's brave son, and his armor-bearer miraculously attack a Philistine garrison alone, throwing the enemy camp into chaos. Saul nearly kills Jonathan for breaking a foolish oath he made.

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