1 Samuel 16:13-14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:6-13

If the sons of Jesse were told that God would provide himself a king among them (as he had said, 1 Sam. 16:1), we may well suppose they all made the best appearance they could, and each hoped he should be the man; but here we are told, I. How all the elder sons, who stood fairest for the preferment, were passed by. 1. Eliab, the eldest, was privately presented first to Samuel, probably none being present but Jesse only, and Samuel thought he must needs be the man: Surely this is the Lord's... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14-23

We have here Saul falling and David rising. I. Here is Saul made a terror to himself (1 Sam. 16:14): The Spirit of the Lord departed from him. He having forsaken God and his duty, God, in a way of righteous judgment, withdrew from him those assistances of the good Spirit with which he was directed, animated, and encouraged in his government and wars. He lost all his good qualities. This was the effect of his rejecting God, and an evidence of his being rejected by him. Now God took his mercy... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:13

Then Samuel took the horn of oil ,.... Out of his pocket, which he brought along with him by the direction of God: and anointed him in the midst of his brethren ; not in the presence of them, they sitting around, or standing by and seeing the ceremony performed; which is not consistent with the secrecy with which Samuel was directed to manage this affair, and which was necessary to observe, to keep it from the knowledge of Saul; and with Eliab's treatment of David afterwards, who would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14

But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul ,.... As a spirit of prophecy as at first, as a spirit of wisdom and prudence in civil government, and as a spirit of fortitude and courage, as the Targum: and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him ; the reverse of the former, which by the permission of God, and as a punishment to him for his sins, came upon him; he seemed to be a demoniac, as Josephus represents F9 Antiqu. l. 6. c. 8. sect. 2. him, as if possessed with the devil;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:13

The Spirit of the Lord came upon David - God qualified him to be governor of his people, by infusing such graces as wisdom, prudence, counsel, courage, liberality, and magnanimity. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:14

The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul - He was thrown into such a state of mind by the judgments of God, as to be deprived of any regal qualities which he before possessed. God seems to have taken what gifts he had, and given them to David; and then the evil spirit came upon Saul; for what God fills not, the devil will. An evil spirit from the Lord - The evil spirit was either immediately sent from the Lord, or permitted to come. Whether this was a diabolic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Human and Divine judgments contrasted. The facts are— 1 . Samuel, being impressed with the appearance of Eliab, concludes that he is the coming king. 2 . An intimation is given that Eliab is not the man, and the reason assigned for the imperfect judgment of Samuel is, that man looks on the outward appearance, but God on the heart. 3 . It being found that the other sons were not chosen of God, inquiry is made concerning the absent one. 4 . On the youngest being brought,... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:6-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:13

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