David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 16, where god chooses david as king over israel, who is. Thus jesse made seven of his sons pass before samuel. Samuel objects not the meanness of his education, his youth, or the little respect he had in his own family, but, in obedience to the divine command, took his horn of oil and anointed him 1 samuel 16. People look at the outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart. He is pleased with the counsel, and desires them to find such a person, 17. The spirit of the lord departs from saul, and an evil spirit comes upon him, 14. The verse 7 but the lord said to samuel, do not consider his appearance or his height, for i have rejected him. It seems to make god the author of evil, or at least make him responsible for particular evil outcomes.
But the lord said to samuel, do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because i have rejected him. The spirit of the lord departed from saul which came upon him when he was first made king, and continued with him till this time, but which god now took away, depriving him of that prudence, courage, and alacrity, and other gifts wherewith. But the lord said unto samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature. Samuel had jesse present all of his sons so that the anointing from god could commence the next king over gods people. This book, and that which follows it, bear the name of samuel in the title, not because he was the penman of them except of so much of them as fell within his own time, to the twentyfifth chapter of the first book, in which we have an account of his death, but because the first book begins with a large account of him, his birth and childhood, his life and government. The judges had led the israelites for about 350 years after the death of joshua. Second samuel begins with david mourning the death of saul and jonathan chapter 1 and being anointed king of judah 2. The verse 7 but the lord said to samuel, do not consider his appearance or his. Jesse brought each of his first seven sons before samuel to see which son would be anointed as king. When the eldest son eliab, who was tall and fair, passed before samuel, the prophet thought, surely. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel. When samuel arrived and saw eliab, he thought, surely the lords anointed stands here before the lord. The central drama in 1 samuel 16 is a muchloved story.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. I will send you to jesse the bethlehemite, u for i have provided for myself a king among his sons. Study guide for 1 samuel 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. Look not on his countenance all have not a noble spirit who have a noble aspect, as appeared by saul. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. In 1 samuel chapter 16, the lord rejects saul as the king of the israelites, but samuel grieves anyway. His servants exhort him to get a skilful harper to play before him, 15,16. To fell the giants in life, we need a spiritual perspective, a practical faith, and a deliberate focus on gods glory. Read 1 samuel 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. But the lord said to samuel by a secret impulse upon his mind, as if he had spoken with an articulate voice to him. Labels help us make quick decisions about certain things, and that. And the lord said, take an heifer with thee, and say, i am come to. In those days if a prophet came to visit you, it was largely because there was a problem.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. In this chapter samuel is ordered to anoint a king among the sons of jesse of bethlehem, 1 samuel 16. Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on 1 samuel 16.
When samuel had anointed saul as king, it was his tall stature and good looks that caught the prophets attention and yet saul turned out to be a real disappointment to samuel, for his heart was not pure before the lord but as this messenger of god came to anoint one of the sons of jesse as gods. But the lord said to samuel, do not consider his appearance or his height, for i have rejected him. What does it mean that god looks at the heart 1 samuel 16. However, samuel told them his mission and they moved forward. Theres a book about him called, a very double life. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Whatever each of us has to bring to the lord, he has put into our hearts the wisdom to use for his glory and his service. How long will you grieve for saul, whom i have rejected as king of israel.
But the lord said to samuel, dont judge by his appearance or height, for i have rejected him. This is a passage which bothers many folks both believers and nonbelievers. Why was david gods choice instead of one of davids. He was told by god to go to bethlehem to jesse and anoint one of his sons to be king over israel. Abner, the commander of sauls army, made ishbaal, sauls son, king of israelresulting in warfare between israel. A divine designation to the government, after the death of saul, of which hereby he gave him a full assurance. People look at the outside of a person, but the lord looks at the heart.
Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 16 and more. Also the millennial lordship of the messiah is prophetically pointed to. Eliab was tall and handsome, a very impressive young man. Samuel is sent from ramah to bethlehem, to anoint david, 1.
The first prophetic word he ever uttered was a condemnation of eli, perhaps the only fatherfigure he ever knew 1 samuel 3. We can tell how men look, but god can tell what they are. David makes jerusalem the political and religious centre of israel 2 samuel 5. He is sent for, comes, plays before saul, and finds favour in his. Even after he successfully led the israelites against the philistines 1 samuel 7, the people came to ask him for a king, adding that his sons were as corrupt as elis 1 samuel 8. God reproves samuel for mourning saul, but tells him to go to bethlehem to a man named jesse. Now the spirit of the lord had departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the lord tormented him. The book of 1 samuel records a major change from the time of the judges to israels first king. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. I am sending you to jesse of bethlehem, for i have found myself a king from among his sons. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. The lord does not look at the things people look at.
A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. When the eldest son eliab, who was tall and fair, passed before samuel, the prophet thought, surely the lords anointed is now before the lord. I am sending you to jesse of bethlehem, for from among his sons i have decided on a king. If it says glutenfree, then it is safe for some people. People judge by outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart. The lord said unto samuel by a secret inward suggestion. Study 1 samuel 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
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