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 25

Abraham dies and is buried. Isaac and Rebekah have twin sons, Esau (who sells his birthright) and Jacob, setting up the central rivalry of the next generation.

Genesis 26

Isaac repeats his father's mistake by lying about Rebekah to King Abimelech. God reaffirms the covenant promises to Isaac and blesses him with immense prosperity.

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