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 27

Rebekah and Jacob conspire to deceive blind Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing of the firstborn. Esau is furious and vows to kill Jacob, forcing Jacob to flee.

Genesis 28

Fleeing Esau, Jacob sees a vision of a ladder (staircase) to heaven at Bethel. God reaffirms the Abrahamic Covenant to Jacob and promises to be with him.

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