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To whom did the Lord send Samuel with his horn of oil?
To whom did the Lord send Samuel with his horn of oil?
Jesse the Bethlehemite
Why did the Lord send Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite?
Why did the Lord send Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite?
God was to provide Himself with a king from among his sons.
Why was Samuel afraid to go to see Jesse?
Why was Samuel afraid to go to see Jesse?
Saul would hear of it and kill him.
What was Samuel to invite Jesse to do with him?
What was Samuel to invite Jesse to do with him?
What question did the people ask Samuel because they were afraid?
What question did the people ask Samuel because they were afraid?
What did Samuel invite Jesse and his sons to do when he came to Bethlehem?
What did Samuel invite Jesse and his sons to do when he came to Bethlehem?
Which son of Jesse did Samuel see first?
Which son of Jesse did Samuel see first?
Fill in the blanks: 'For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the _____ appearance, but the Lord looks at the _____.'.
Fill in the blanks: 'For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the _____ appearance, but the Lord looks at the _____.'.
How many of Jesse's sons did Samuel see that the Lord rejected?
How many of Jesse's sons did Samuel see that the Lord rejected?
Who was missing when Samuel asked if he had seen all of Jesse's sons?
Who was missing when Samuel asked if he had seen all of Jesse's sons?
How did Jesse's youngest son appear to Samuel?
How did Jesse's youngest son appear to Samuel?
With what did Samuel anoint Jesse's youngest son, David?
With what did Samuel anoint Jesse's youngest son, David?
What did Saul's servant suggest to soothe Saul's distressing spirit?
What did Saul's servant suggest to soothe Saul's distressing spirit?
Who did the servants recommend to Saul when he asked for a man who played well?
Who did the servants recommend to Saul when he asked for a man who played well?
How is David described to Saul when he asked for a harp player?
How is David described to Saul when he asked for a harp player?
What gifts did Jesse send with David to Saul?
What gifts did Jesse send with David to Saul?
Saul liked David so much he made David his armorbearer.
Saul liked David so much he made David his armorbearer.
When would David play his harp for Saul?
When would David play his harp for Saul?
When the Philistines were gathered for battle in Ephes Dammim, where were the Israelites?
When the Philistines were gathered for battle in Ephes Dammim, where were the Israelites?
What was the name of the man who was 6 cubits and a span tall?
What was the name of the man who was 6 cubits and a span tall?
How was Goliath dressed?
How was Goliath dressed?
To what was Goliath's spear likened?
To what was Goliath's spear likened?
What bargain did Goliath want to make with the Israelites?
What bargain did Goliath want to make with the Israelites?
When the Israelite army heard Goliath's challenge they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
When the Israelite army heard Goliath's challenge they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
Who was David's father?
Who was David's father?
Which of David's seven brothers were with Saul when Goliath challenged the Israelite army?
Which of David's seven brothers were with Saul when Goliath challenged the Israelite army?
Where was David when Goliath challenged the Israelite army?
Where was David when Goliath challenged the Israelite army?
For how many days did Goliath challenge the Israelite army?
For how many days did Goliath challenge the Israelite army?
What was Jesse's instruction to David when he sent him to see his brothers?
What was Jesse's instruction to David when he sent him to see his brothers?
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Study Notes
Anointing of David
- God directed Samuel to anoint a new king from Jesse's sons in Bethlehem while mourning Saul's rejection.
- Samuel expressed fear of Saul's reaction, worried he would be killed for anointing another king.
- Samuel invited Jesse and his sons for a sacrifice to the Lord, presenting a peaceful approach.
Selection of David
- Samuel observed Jesse's sons; the first son, Eliab, was initially considered, but God rejected him.
- Key principle revealed: "For the Lord does not see as man sees; man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
- Seven of Jesse's sons were presented to Samuel, all of whom were rejected; David, the youngest, was tending sheep at that time.
David's Characteristics
- David stood out with a ruddy appearance, bright eyes, and was handsome, leading to his anointing with oil by Samuel.
- Samuel sought a skilled harp player to soothe Saul, leading to David's recommendation by Saul's servant.
David's Role in Saul's Court
- David became known for his skill in music, valor, and intelligence, and was acknowledged as being with the Lord.
- Jesse sent David to Saul with gifts when he was requested to serve in the royal court.
- David became Saul's armor-bearer, indicating a close relationship with the king and trust in his abilities.
Conflict with the Philistines
- The Philistine army, led by Goliath, challenged Israel for 40 days, striking fear in the Israelite camp.
- Goliath was described as a giant, standing at six cubits and a span, heavily armored with a bronze helmet and mail.
- He proposed a single combat challenge, promising that the losing side would serve the other.
David's Family Background
- David was the youngest son of Jesse, with three of his brothers present with Saul during Goliath's challenge.
- While his brothers faced the Philistines, David stayed in Bethlehem to care for the sheep.
Key Events Leading to David's Fight with Goliath
- Goliath's ongoing taunts caused widespread fear among the Israelite army, demonstrating the significant psychological impact of fear in warfare.
- Jesse sent David to check on his brothers and bring food, inadvertently setting the stage for David's confrontation with Goliath.
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