1 Samuel 16:1
Samuel Anoints David as King
16:1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.”
1 Samuel 16:10
16:10 Jesse presented seven of his sons to Samuel.
But Samuel said to Jesse, “The
Lord has not chosen any of these.”
1 Samuel 16:12
16:12 So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go and anoint him. This is the one!”