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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2 Samuel 4

Two brothers murder Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son. David executes the two murderers, proving he had no part in the death of Saul's heir, solidifying his moral authority over all Israel.

2 Samuel 5

The elders of all the tribes of Israel anoint David King over all Israel. David captures the Jebusite city of Jerusalem, renaming it the City of David and establishing it as the national capital.

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