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 Kings 22

King Ahab ignores the truthful warning of the prophet Micaiah and allies with King Jehoshaphat to attack the Syrians. Ahab disguises himself but is killed by a random arrow, fulfilling prophecy.

2 Kings 1

King Ahaziah of Israel is injured and consults the pagan god Baal-Zebub. Elijah confronts the king's messengers. God sends fire from heaven to consume two companies of soldiers sent to arrest Elijah.

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