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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Hosea 11

God expresses His deep paternal love for Israel, recounting how He carried them from childhood. He says His heart recoils from total destruction, as He is God, not man, and will not execute His fierce anger.

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God condemns Israel's deceit and warns them to return to God. God reminds them of their history, pointing to the example of Jacob, who wrestled with God and prevailed by weeping and pleading.

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