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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 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

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

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

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