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1 Samuel 16:12 · KJV

"And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.
11And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
12And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
14But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does being chosen by God impact your self-view?

2

What qualities do you see in yourself that God might use?

3

When have you felt called to a specific purpose?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God has a purpose for your life, just as He did for David. Seek to understand and embrace that purpose daily.

identity

Reflect on your unique qualities and how they can serve others. Recognize that God sees potential in you.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

Connection to Jesus

typology

David's anointing foreshadows Jesus' anointing as the Messiah, highlighting God's choice of a king after His own heart.

See also: Acts 13:22

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