1 Samuel 16:18

I have seen a son of Jesse - Dr. Warburton supposes the story is anticipated from 1 Samuel 16:14-23 , and that the true chronology of this part of David's life is the following: -

1. David is anointed by Samuel;

Carries provisions to his brethren in the army;

Fights with and kills Goliath;

Is received into the king's court,

Contracts a friendship with Jonathan;

Incurs Saul's jealousy;

Retires to his father's house;

Is after some time sent for by Saul to sooth his melancholy with his harp;

Again excites Saul's jealousy, who endeavors to smite him with his javelin.

This anticipation between the 14th and 23d verse comes in, in the order of time, between 1 Samuel 16:9 ; and 1 Samuel 16:10 , 1 Samuel 18:9 , 1 Samuel 18:10 , where the breach is apparent.