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6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab (God is father) and said, “Surely here before the LORD {YHWH} is His anointed.” 7 But the LORD {YHWH} said to Samuel (his name is El), “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” 8 Then Jesse (I possess) called Abinadab (my father is willing) and presented him to Samuel (his name is El), who said, “The LORD {YHWH} has not chosen this one either.” 9 Next Jesse (I possess) presented Shammah (Shimei), but Samuel said, “The LORD {YHWH} has not chosen this one either.” 10 Thus Jesse (I possess) made seven of his sons pass before Samuel (his name is El), but Samuel told him, “The LORD {YHWH} has not chosen any of these.” 11 And Samuel (his name is El) asked him (I possess), “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” 12 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD {YHWH} said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” 13 So Samuel (his name is El) took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD {Ruach YHWH} rushed upon David (beloved) from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah (hill). 1 Samuel 16:6-13, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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