1 Samuel 16:10

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

One by one, Jesse told all seven of his sons to go over to Samuel. Finally, Samuel said, “Jesse, the Lord hasn't chosen any of these young men.

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:9

Next, Jesse sent his son Shammah to him, and Samuel said, “The Lord hasn't chosen him either.”

1 Samuel 16:11

Do you have any other sons?” “Yes,” Jesse answered. “My youngest son David is out taking care of the sheep.” “Send for him!” Samuel said. “We won't start the ceremony until he gets here.”

1 Samuel 17:12

David's father Jesse was an old man, who belonged to the Ephrath clan and lived in Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons: