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Jesse was David’s father.

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Samuel anointing David among his brothers at Jesse’s house with oil from a horn, based on 1 Samuel 16:13.

Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16:1-13

David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.

David Brings Food to His Brothers

1 Samuel 17

David arrives at Jesse’s house from tending sheep while Samuel asks Jesse to bring him in, based on 1 Samuel 16:11–12.

David Comes in from Tending Sheep

1 Samuel 16:1-13

David listens near the Israelite battle line as Goliath challenges Israel, with Eliab and Israelite soldiers nearby.

David Hears the Challenge

1 Samuel 17

Samuel looks thoughtfully at Eliab in Jesse’s house while Jesse is present, illustrating that people notice outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart.

God Looks at the Heart

1 Samuel 16:1-13

David stands before Saul and explains how the LORD delivered him while he protected sheep from a lion and a bear.

David Trusts the LORD Before Saul

1 Samuel 17

Samuel and Jesse with Jesse’s sons as the sons are presented one by one in 1 Samuel 16:8-10.

Jesse Presents His Sons

1 Samuel 16:1-13

David removes Saul’s armor and gathers five smooth stones from a brook, placing them in his shepherd’s bag while holding his staff and sling.

David Chooses His Shepherd’s Tools

1 Samuel 17

Samuel meets Bethlehem’s elders and invites Jesse and his sons to a peaceful sacrifice to the LORD, based on 1 Samuel 16:4-5.

Samuel Comes Peacefully to Bethlehem

1 Samuel 16:1-13

David faces armored Goliath across the battle line, holding a sling while Goliath carries his sword, spear, and javelin.

David Comes in the LORD’s Name

1 Samuel 17

David runs toward Goliath on a battlefield with a sling as a stone strikes Goliath’s forehead and Goliath falls face down; the scene is non-graphic.

David Runs Forward With His Sling

1 Samuel 17

David and Israelite soldiers move along a road toward Gath and Ekron while fleeing Philistines and their camp are shown in the distance; Goliath’s armor is associated with David.

Israel Pursues the Fleeing Philistines

1 Samuel 17

David stands before Saul with Abner present as Saul asks about David’s family, and David identifies himself as Jesse’s son from Bethlehem.

Saul Asks David About His Family

1 Samuel 17