David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 16, where God chooses David as king over Israel, who is anointed by Samuel who finds him among the sons of Jesse.

At this chapter begins the story of David, one that makes as great a figure in the sacred story as almost any of the worthies of the Old Testament.

One of the primary messages of this story is that God is (yet again) providing for the welfare of the people,. just as God had previously provided ...

We often form a mistaken judgment of characters; but the Lord values only the faith, fear, and love, which are planted in the heart, beyond human discernment.

11 июл. 2023 г. · The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way.

17 окт. 2023 г. · God's Spirit left Saul and the Lord gave him a “harmful spirit” which tormented him. Saul's servants saw their kings suffering and encouraged ...

David anointed as the future king, and his first introduction to Saul. (1 Samuel 16:1-23) Exposition choice of David as successor to Saul.

After God reassures Samuel that the Israelites rejection is a rejection of God, Samuel anoints Saul as king over Israel, only to have his protégé fail at almost ...

16 мар. 2020 г. · This passage is all about God continuing his campaign to save the world, using One to save All. When one of his chosen Ones fails, God does not ...

25 мая 2004 г. · We have much to learn from this chapter which describes the designation of David as Israel's king, the one who will eventually replace Saul.