Bible Commentary

And 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. 11. we will not sit down ] We will not sit round … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:11”

Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these. Seven – i. e., including the three who had already passed. It appears that Jesse had eight sons; but in 1Ch 2:13-15, only seven are ascribed to him. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:10”

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. 9. Shammah ] Also called Shimeah (2Sa 13:3), or Shimea (1Ch 20:7); Shimma in 1Ch 2:13 should be written Shimea. Two of his sons are mentioned: Jonadab, celebrated for sagacity (2Sa 13:3): Jonathan, for courage (2Sa 21:21). 10 Again, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:9”

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. Then Jesse called Abinadab,…. His second son, 1Sa 17:13 and made him pass before Samuel: that he might take a full view of him: and he said, neither hath the Lord chosen this; which he knew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:8”

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 7. for [ the Lord seeth ] not as man … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:7”

And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD’s anointed [is] before him. 6. and said ] Said to himself: thought. “Eliab by his height and his countenance seemed the natural counterpart of Saul, whose successor the Prophet came to select. But the day was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:6”

And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. 5. sanctify yourselves ] By the usual ceremonial purifications, such as washing the body and clothes, the outward symbols of spiritual … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:5”

And Samuel did that which the LORD spoke, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably? 4. Beth-lehem ] Beth-lehem (= “house of bread”) was the later name of the ancient town of Ephrath (Gen 48:7). It was situated about five miles south of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:4”

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me [him] whom I name unto thee. Verse 3. Call Jesse to the sacrifice] The common custom was, after the blood of the victim had been poured out to God, and the fat burnt, to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:3”

And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear [it], he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take a heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD. 2. Take an heifer with thee, &c.] For David’s safety no less than his own it was necessary that the purpose … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 16:2”