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1 Samuel 16:7-11

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:8

Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass before Samuel. But he said, “The Lord has not chosen this one, either.”

1 Samuel 16:9

Next Jesse had Shammah pass by. And he said, “The Lord has not chosen this one, either.”

1 Samuel 16:10

So Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.”

1 Samuel 16:11

Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the boys?” And he said, “The youngest is still left, but behold, he is tending the sheep.” So Samuel said to Jesse, “Send word and bring him; for we will not take our places at the table until he comes here.” David Anointed