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9 Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the LORD has chosen.”
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Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the LORD chosen this one.”
10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”
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Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.”
11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
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So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”
12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the LORD said, “This is the one; anoint him.”
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So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
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So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
14 Now the Spirit of the LORD had left Saul, and the LORD sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear.
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Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.
15 Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you.
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Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
16 Let us find a good musician to play the harp whenever the tormenting spirit troubles you. He will play soothing music, and you will soon be well again.”
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Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes on you, and you will feel better.”
17 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.”
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So Saul said to his attendants, “Find someone who plays well and bring him to me.”
18 One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.”
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One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD is with him.”
19 So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, the shepherd.”
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Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.”
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