1Sa 16:6-7 | MHM | STEP | David Anointed by Samuel In this section, God shows that He chooses people differently than humans do. When Samuel goes to the house of Jesse to anoint the next king, everyone expects the oldest and strongest sons to be chosen. But God looks beyond outward appearance and chooses David, the youngest son, because of his heart. v. 6-7 : Samuel pays special attention to Jesse and his sons, knowing that God’s new king will come from this family. Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab, is brought before Samuel. Samuel thinks Eliab must be the one God has chosen because he looks impressive. But God tells Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or his height, because I have rejected him. The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:6-7 ). This family, known to be faithful to God, is honored by Samuel’s visit, which is a sign that something great is about to happen among them. God values the heart and character more than looks or strength (1 Peter 3:4; 1 Peter 3:4 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 16:6-7

David Anointed by Samuel

In this section, God shows that He chooses people differently than humans do. When Samuel goes to the house of Jesse to anoint the next king, everyone expects the oldest and strongest sons to be chosen. But God looks beyond outward appearance and chooses David, the youngest son, because of his heart.

v. 6-7: Samuel pays special attention to Jesse and his sons, knowing that God’s new king will come from this family. Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab, is brought before Samuel. Samuel thinks Eliab must be the one God has chosen because he looks impressive. But God tells Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or his height, because I have rejected him. The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:6-7 ^a). This family, known to be faithful to God, is honored by Samuel’s visit, which is a sign that something great is about to happen among them. God values the heart and character more than looks or strength (1 Peter 3:4; 1 Peter 3:4 ^b).

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