Thematic Bible
1 Samuel 16:1 (show verse)
The LORD told Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul, since I've rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I'm sending you to Jesse from Bethlehem because I've chosen for myself one of his sons as king."
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Jesus Christ, King » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Friendship » Instances of » Samuel and saul
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Horn » Used to containi the anointing oil
Horns » Were used » For holding oil
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Religious zeal » Instances of » samuel
Jesus Christ, King » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Friendship » Instances of » Samuel and saul
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Horn » Used to containi the anointing oil
Horns » Were used » For holding oil
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Religious zeal » Instances of » samuel
1 Samuel 16:2 (show verse)
Samuel said, "How can I go? Saul will hear about this and kill me!"
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Cowardice » Instances of » Samuel, fearing to obey God's command to anoint a king in saul's place
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Cowardice » Instances of » Samuel, fearing to obey God's command to anoint a king in saul's place
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:3 (show verse)
The LORD said, "Take a heifer with you and say, "I've come to offer a sacrifice to the LORD.' You are to invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I'll show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for me the one I tell you."
Anointing » In consecration » David
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:4 (show verse)
Samuel did what the LORD said and went to Bethlehem. The elders of the town came out to meet him trembling, and said, "May your coming be in peace."
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Christian ministers » Fear of
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Reverence » For servants of God
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Christian ministers » Fear of
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Reverence » For servants of God
1 Samuel 16:5 (show verse)
He said, "Peace, I've come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice." Samuel consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Priestly office performed by prophets
Sanctification » Encouraged
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Priestly office performed by prophets
Sanctification » Encouraged
1 Samuel 16:6 (show verse)
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab, and said, "Surely he's the LORD's anointed."
Appearances » Deceitful » General references to
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Eliab » Son of jesse and eldest brother of david
Elihu » Chief » Judah
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Eliab » Son of jesse and eldest brother of david
Elihu » Chief » Judah
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:7 (show verse)
The LORD told Samuel, "Don't look at his appearance or his height, for I've rejected him. Truly, God does not see what man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart."
Appearances » Deceitful » To men who look on the outward only
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Heart » The lord looking upon the heart
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Judgment » How not to judge
Judgment » How the lord judges
Judgment » How man judges
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Seeing » How the lord sees
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Heart » The lord looking upon the heart
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Judgment » How not to judge
Judgment » How the lord judges
Judgment » How man judges
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Seeing » How the lord sees
1 Samuel 16:8 (show verse)
Then Jesse summoned Abinadab and brought him before Samuel, and he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
Abinadab » Son of jesse
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:9 (show verse)
Then Jesse brought Shammah, and he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Shammah » David's brother
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Shammah » David's brother
1 Samuel 16:10 (show verse)
Jesse brought seven of his sons before Samuel, and Samuel told Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these."
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:11 (show verse)
Then Samuel told Jesse, "Are these all the young men?" He said, "There yet remains the youngest one, and right now he's tending the sheep." Samuel told Jesse, "Send someone to get him, for we won't do anything else until he arrives here."
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christ, the shepherd » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Genealogy of
David » King of israel » A shepherd
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Industry » Exemplified » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Typified: david
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Sheep » Flocks of » Attended by members of the family
Shepherd » Instances of » David
Shepherds » Members of the family both male and female acted as
Christ, the shepherd » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Genealogy of
David » King of israel » A shepherd
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Industry » Exemplified » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Typified: david
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Sheep » Flocks of » Attended by members of the family
Shepherd » Instances of » David
Shepherds » Members of the family both male and female acted as
1 Samuel 16:12 (show verse)
So he sent and brought him. He had a dark, healthy complexion, with beautiful eyes, and he was handsome. The LORD said, "Get up and anoint him, for this is the one."
Anointing » In consecration » David
Beauty » Instances of » David
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » Israel's versatile king » Beautiful
Eyes » Frequently fair
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » Divinely authorized
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » God anoints
Beauty » Instances of » David
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » Israel's versatile king » Beautiful
Eyes » Frequently fair
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » Divinely authorized
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » God anoints
1 Samuel 16:13 (show verse)
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came on David from that day forward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » In consecration » David
Anointing » Typified
Anointing of the holy ghost » Typified
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
David » Israel's versatile king » Divinely chosen
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Anointing » In consecration » David
Anointing » Typified
Anointing of the holy ghost » Typified
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
David » Israel's versatile king » Divinely chosen
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
1 Samuel 16:14 (show verse)
The Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Melancholy
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Holy spirit » Instances of » saul
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Insanity » Demoniacal » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Reprobacy » Instances of » saul
Satan » Evil spirit
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
Titles and names of the devil » Evil spirit
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Melancholy
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Holy spirit » Instances of » saul
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Insanity » Demoniacal » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Reprobacy » Instances of » saul
Satan » Evil spirit
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
Titles and names of the devil » Evil spirit
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
1 Samuel 16:15 (show verse)
Saul's servants told him, "Look, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.
1 Samuel 16:16 (show verse)
Let our lord order his servants who attend you to look for a man who is skilled in playing the lyre. And then when an evil spirit from God comes on you, he will play and you will be better."
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Musicians » General references to
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Musicians » Players on instruments
Musicians » General references to
Diseases » Often through satan
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Musicians » General references to
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Musicians » Players on instruments
Musicians » General references to
1 Samuel 16:17 (show verse)
Saul told his servants, "Find a man for me who can play well and bring him to me."
1 Samuel 16:18 (show verse)
One of the young men answered: "Look, I've seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skilled in playing. The man is a valiant soldier, gifted in speech, and handsome. And the LORD is with him."
Beauty » Instances of » David
David » King of israel » Described to saul
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Prudence » Exemplified » David
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
David » King of israel » Described to saul
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Prudence » Exemplified » David
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:19 (show verse)
So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."
1 Samuel 16:20 (show verse)
Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and one kid, and sent them to Saul along with his son David.
Bottles » Used for holding » Wine
Bread » General references to
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Goat » Used for food
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
King » Presents
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Voluntary contributions
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
Bread » General references to
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Goat » Used for food
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
King » Presents
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Voluntary contributions
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:21 (show verse)
David went to Saul and began to serve him. Saul loved him very much, and he became his armor bearer.
Armor-bearer » saul
military Arms » Part of, borne by armor-bearers
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » Officers of » Armor-bearer
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
military Arms » Part of, borne by armor-bearers
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » Officers of » Armor-bearer
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:22 (show verse)
Saul sent a messenger to Jesse to tell him, "Allow David to serve me, because I'm pleased with him."
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:23 (show verse)
Whenever an evil spirit from God came to Saul, David would take the lyre and play it. Relief would come to Saul and he would be better, because the evil spirit would leave him.
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer