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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:11-12

Are here all thy children? The word literally is lads, na'arim. The elder sons must have been nearly or quite grown up, but David was probably a mere boy, and as such had not been thought worthy of an invitation, but had been left with the servants keeping the sheep. The prophet now orders him to be summoned, and marks his value in God's sight by saying, We will not sit down till he come hither. The verb literally means, we will not surround, i.e. the table, though at this time the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The coming king. The facts are— 1 . The personal appearance of David is pleasing. 2 . Samuel is instructed to anoint him as the chosen of God. 3 . Subsequent to the anointing the Spirit of God rests on David. 4 . Samuel, having performed this important duty, retires to Ramah. Samuel, like many a servant of God in public affairs, carried in his heart a great secret. He sought the coming king, but not a word was said to indicate to the family of Jesse the specific object of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The chosen one. The Lord is never without resource. If Saul fail, the God of Israel has another and a better man in training for the post which Saul discredited. This new personage now appears on the page of history, and he will occupy many pages. It is David, the hero, the musician, the poet, the warrior, the ruler, a many-sided man, a star of the first magnitude. 1 . Not chosen according to the thoughts of men. Samuel, who at first hesitated to go to Bethlehem on so dangerous an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:13

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren. Did he or they understand the meaning of the act? We think not. Certainly Eliab ( 1 Samuel 17:28 ) had no idea of any special greatness being in store for his brother. Most probably both Jesse and his sons regarded David as simply selected to be trained in Samuel's schools; and there can be little doubt that he was so trained. Samuel gave unto David that which Saul had not received—long and careful training;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14-15

From this time forward David is the central figure of the history. Saul has been rejected, and though, as being the actual king, he must still play his part, more especially as his decline goes on side by side with David s growth in every kingly quality, yet the record of it is no longer given on Saul's account. Interesting, then, as may be the information concerning the mental malady with which Saul was visited, yet the object of this section is to acquaint us with the manner in which David... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Disquietude caused by sin. The facts are— 1 . Saul, being left to himself, is troubled by an evil spirit from the Lord. 2 . His servants, in their concern for his peace, suggest music as an alleviation, and obtain permission to provide it. 3 . David, being famed for music, is sent for, and finds favour with Saul. 4 . The music of David brings relief to Saul's troubled spirit. The narrative relates the effect of God's judicial abandonment of Saul to the impenitent spirit he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:11

We will not sit down ... - . literally, we will not turn round to sit at the table. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:13

The Spirit ... came upon David - The exact phrase used of the Judges and Saul. See 1 Samuel 10:6, note; Judges 3:10, note; Judges 6:34, note; Judges 11:29, note; Judges 14:18, note; Judges 15:14, note. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 16:11

1 Samuel 16:11. Behold, he keepeth sheep And consequently is the most unfit of all my sons for that high employment. Either, therefore, he did not understand David’s wisdom and valour, or he judged him unfit, by reason of his mean education. And God so ordered it by his providence, that the choice of David might plainly appear to be God’s work, and not Samuel’s or Jesse’s. David signifies beloved; a fit name for so eminent a type of God’s beloved Son. It is supposed David was now about... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

1 Samuel 16:12-13. The Lord said, &c. Spoke secretly by his Spirit to Samuel’s heart; for it is not probable that any audible voice was uttered. Samuel anointed him in the midst of his brethren This is a perfectly literal translation of the Hebrew, confirmed by the Seventy; and the words seem evidently to imply that he was anointed publicly among his brethren. But though they saw his unction, it is probable they had no idea that he was anointed to the kingdom, but were only told by... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 16:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 16:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

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