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 Chronicles 17

David plans to build a permanent temple for God. God refuses the offer but gives David the Davidic Covenant: He promises to establish David’s house and throne forever through his descendant.

1 Chronicles 18

David defeats the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites, securing Israel's borders and expanding the kingdom to its greatest size, bringing back vast spoils of war.

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