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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Numbers 16

Korah, Dathan, and Abiram challenge the leadership of Moses and Aaron. God opens the earth to swallow the rebels, and fire consumes 250 men, reaffirming God's chosen authority.

Numbers 17

To settle the priesthood dispute permanently, God commands each tribe to place a staff in the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's staff miraculously buds, blossoms, and produces almonds.

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