1Sa 16:1 | MHM | STEP | Samuel Goes to Bethlehem This section describes how God sends Samuel on a new mission after Saul’s rejection. Samuel is told to anoint a new king from the family of Jesse in Bethlehem. Even though Samuel is sad about Saul, God reminds him to move forward and trust His plan. God’s choice for the next king will be very different from Saul, showing that God looks at the heart, not just outward appearances. v. 1 : God tells Samuel to stop mourning for Saul, since He has already decided to choose a new king. Samuel is to fill his horn with oil and go to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons. God assures Samuel that He has provided a new king—a man after His own heart (1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Samuel 16:1 ). Samuel is reminded that God’s plans for Israel will continue, even if Saul has failed.

‏ 1 Samuel 16:1

Samuel Goes to Bethlehem

This section describes how God sends Samuel on a new mission after Saul’s rejection. Samuel is told to anoint a new king from the family of Jesse in Bethlehem. Even though Samuel is sad about Saul, God reminds him to move forward and trust His plan. God’s choice for the next king will be very different from Saul, showing that God looks at the heart, not just outward appearances.

v. 1: God tells Samuel to stop mourning for Saul, since He has already decided to choose a new king. Samuel is to fill his horn with oil and go to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons. God assures Samuel that He has provided a new king—a man after His own heart (1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Samuel 16:1 ^a). Samuel is reminded that God’s plans for Israel will continue, even if Saul has failed.