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Where did the Lord send Samuel?
to Jesse the Bethlehemite
What did Samuel say Saul would do to him if he learns he is going to Jesse to anoint a new king?
kill him
What did the Lord tell Samuel to take with him so it appears he is going to sacrifice to the Lord?
a heifer
What did the elders of Bethlehem do when they saw Samuel?
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Who did Samuel invite to the sacrifice?
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Who did Samuel look upon and think the Lord had chosen him to be king?
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What did the Lord tell Samuel not to look at to determine who He has chosen to be anointed?
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The Lord does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance. What does the Lord look at?
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Who did Samuel have pass before him to determine who the Lord chose to be anointed?
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Where did Jesse tell Samuel that the youngest son was?
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What would Samuel not do until Jesse's youngest son was brought to him?
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What did Jesse's youngest son look like?
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What did Samuel use to anoint David with?
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What came upon David after he was anointed with oil?
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Where did Samuel go after anointing David?
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What departed from Saul?
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What troubled Saul?
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Who did Saul's servant seek to help with Saul's distressing spirit?
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Who did Saul's servant suggest to play for him?
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What characteristics did Saul's servant say Jesse's son had?
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What did Jesse send with his son, David, to Saul?
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What would happen to Saul when David played the harp whenever the spirit was upon Saul?
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Study Notes
Anointing of David
- Samuel was sent by the Lord to Jesse, a Bethlehemite, to anoint a new king.
- Samuel feared Saul would kill him for this act of anointing another king.
- He was instructed to take a heifer to present as a sacrifice, masking his true purpose.
Samuel's Arrival in Bethlehem
- Upon seeing Samuel, the elders of Bethlehem trembled in fear.
- Samuel invited the elders, Jesse, and his sons to the sacrifice.
Selection of the King
- Samuel initially thought Eliab was chosen by the Lord due to his stature and appearance.
- The Lord advised Samuel not to judge by outward appearance but to look at the heart.
- Seven of Jesse's sons passed before Samuel, but none were chosen.
David's Identification
- Jesse's youngest son was found keeping the sheep; he had a ruddy appearance and bright eyes.
- Samuel refused to sit until David was brought to him.
- David was anointed with the horn of oil, marking him as the chosen king.
The Spirit of the Lord
- After being anointed, the Spirit of the Lord came upon David.
- Following David's anointing, the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, leaving him troubled by a distressing spirit.
Saul's Distress and David's Introduction
- Saul's servant suggested finding someone skillful at playing the harp to soothe Saul.
- Jesse's son, David, was recommended due to his musical ability and noble qualities: valor, wisdom, and good looks.
- Jesse sent a donkey loaded with provisions when David went to serve Saul.
Impact of David's Music
- When David played the harp for Saul, it refreshed him and helped alleviate the distressing spirit.
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