7
But the LORD said to Shemu'el, "Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [the LORD sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
5
He said, Peaceably; I am come to sacrifice to the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. He sanctified Yishai and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
6
It happened, when they had come, that he looked at Eli'av, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.
7
But the LORD said to Shemu'el, "Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [the LORD sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
8
Then Yishai called Avinadav, and made him pass before Shemu'el. He said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.
9
Then Yishai made Shammah to pass by. He said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.