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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Deuteronomy 2

Moses recounts the years of wandering, explaining that God protected them from hostile nations like Edom, Moab, and Ammon, and led them to victory over the Amorite King Sihon.

Deuteronomy 3

Moses recalls Israel's victory over the powerful King Og of Bashan, whose massive iron bedstead (sarcophagus) became a trophy. Moses again pleads to enter the Promised Land but is refused by God.

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