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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. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the boys?” And he said, “The youngest is still left, but behold, he is tending the sheep.” So Samuel said to Jesse, “Send word and bring him; for we will not take our places at the table until he comes here.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Samuel said to Jesse, &#8220Are these all the children?&#8221 And he said, &#8220There remains yet the youngest, and behold, he is tending the sheep.&#8221 Then Samuel said to Jesse, &#8220Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the children?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and behold, he is tending the sheep.” Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the young men?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and behold, he is shepherding the sheep.” Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him, for we will not turn around until he comes here.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” Jesse replied, “There is still one left, the youngest; he is tending the sheep.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send word and bring him; because we will not sit down [to eat the sacrificial meal] until he comes here.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have? ” “There is still the youngest,” he answered, “but right now he’s tending the sheep.” Samuel told Jesse, “Send for him. We won’t sit down to eat until he gets here.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel asked him, &#8220Are these all the sons you have?&#8221 &#8220There is still the youngest,&#8221 he answered, &#8220but right now he&#8217s tending the sheep.&#8221 Samuel told Jesse, &#8220Send for him. We won&#8217t sit down to eat until he gets here.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he is keeping the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him; for we will not sit down till he come hither. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Are these all the sons you have?" "There's still the youngest one," Jesse answered. "He's tending the sheep." Samuel told Jesse, "Send someone to get him. We won't continue until he gets here." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he asked him, "Do you have any more sons?" Jesse answered, "There is still the youngest, but he is out taking care of the sheep." "Tell him to come here," Samuel said. "We won't offer the sacrifice until he comes." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Samuel told Jesse, "Are these all the young men?" He said, "There yet remains the youngest one, and right now he's tending the sheep." Samuel told Jesse, "Send someone to get him, for we won't do anything else until he arrives here." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Samuel asked him, ?Are these all the sons you have?? ?There is still the youngest,? Jesse replied, ?but he is tending the sheep.? ?Send for him,? Samuel replied. ?For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Is that all of the young men?" Jesse replied, "There is still the youngest one, but he's taking care of the flock." Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and get him, for we cannot turn our attention to other things until he comes here." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Are all your children here?" And he said, "There remains yet the youngest. Look, he is tending the sheep." And Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and get him; for we will not sit down until he comes here." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Samuel said to Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and bring him: for we will not sit down till he hath come hither. <a href="/web/1_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your children here?” He said, “There remains yet the youngest. Behold, he is keeping the sheep.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and get him, for we will not sit down until he comes here.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Samuel says to Jesse, “Are the young men finished?” And he says, “Yet the youngest has been left; and behold, he delights himself among the flock”; and Samuel says to Jesse, “Send and take him, for we do not turn around until his coming in here.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel saith unto Jesse, 'Are the young men finished?' and he saith, 'Yet hath been left the youngest; and lo, he delighteth himself among the flock;' and Samuel saith unto Jesse, 'Send and take him, for we do not turn round till his coming in hither.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel will say to Jesse, Are these the whole of the boys? And he will say, The small was yet left, and behold, he fed among the sheep. And Samuel will say to Jesse, Send and take him, for we will not turn about till his coming here.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Samuel said to Isai: Are here all thy sons? He answered: There remaineth yet a young one, who keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said to Isai: Send, and fetch him, for we will not sit down till he come hither. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Samuel said to Jesse, “Could the sons now be completed?” But he responded, “There still remains a little one, and he pastures the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse: “Send and bring him. For we shall not recline to eat, until he arrives here.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Samuel asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” Jesse replied, “There is still the youngest, but he is tending the sheep.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send for him; we will not sit down to eat until he arrives here.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Samuel said to Jesse, Are these all the sons you have? And he said to him, There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he is tending the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and bring him here; for I will not leave till he comes here. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shemueil said to Iyshay: “Have the boys finished?” And he said to him, “The youngest is left, and behold, he is feeding the sheep.” And Shemueil said to Iyshay: “Send, bring him, because I shall not return until he will come here.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel said to Jessae, Hast thou no more sons? And Jessae said, There is yet a little one; behold, he tends the flock. And Samuel said to Jessae, Send and fetch him for we may not sit down till he comes. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/16-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=4485" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Samuel Anoints David</a> …10Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” 11<a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">And Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: hă·ṯam·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">“Are these all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·nə·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the sons you have?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">“There is still</a> <a href="/hebrew/7604.htm" title="7604: šā·’ar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To remain, be left over. A primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. Be redundant."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: haq·qā·ṭān (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">the youngest,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Jesse replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“but he is</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘eh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">tending</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: baṣ·ṣōn (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">the sheep.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·ḥāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">“Send for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·qā·ḥen·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3mse) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">him,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">we will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: nā·sōḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">sit down to eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ōw (V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">he arrives.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: p̄ōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence."></a> 12So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12-15</a> Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. / The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. / And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul, ... <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a> Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19-20</a> You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7</a> Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a> Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">1 Chronicles 11:2</a> Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. <a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Samuel said to Jesse, Are here all your children? And he said, There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he keeps the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come here.There remaineth<a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12-15,28</a> Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul… <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a> Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:<a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7</a> Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:down [heb] round <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/15-33.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-10.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-24.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-10.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-21.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/genesis/30-31.htm">Tending</a> <a href="/judges/9-5.htm">Youngest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-53.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-19.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-5.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Tending</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-14.htm">Youngest</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 16</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">Samuel sent by God, under pretense of a sacrifice, comes to Bethlehem</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">His human judgment is reproved</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">He anoints David</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/16-15.htm">Saul sends for David to quiet his evil spirit</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” Samuel, the last judge and a prophet of Israel, is on a mission from God to anoint the next king of Israel. This question highlights the divine guidance Samuel receives, as he discerns that none of Jesse's present sons are chosen by God. It underscores the biblical theme that God's choices often defy human expectations, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>, where God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.“There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, David, the youngest son, is not initially considered by his father, Jesse, for the anointing. This reflects the cultural context where the eldest sons were typically given precedence. However, God's selection of David emphasizes the biblical principle that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, as later stated in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>.“but he is tending the sheep.” David's role as a shepherd is significant, as it foreshadows his future role as the shepherd-king of Israel. Shepherding was a common occupation in ancient Israel, requiring diligence and care, qualities that David would later exhibit as king. This imagery is also a type of Christ, who is referred to as the Good Shepherd in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>.“Send for him,” Samuel replied. Samuel's insistence on seeing David demonstrates obedience to God's direction. It also signifies the importance of divine timing and selection, as God's plans often unfold in unexpected ways. This moment marks the beginning of David's journey from obscurity to prominence.“For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” This statement underscores the urgency and importance of the occasion. In ancient Near Eastern culture, meals were significant social events, often marking covenantal or celebratory moments. The delay of the meal until David's arrival highlights the honor and divine favor being bestowed upon him, setting the stage for his anointing as king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> A prophet of the Lord, tasked with anointing the next king of Israel. He is obedient to God's direction and plays a crucial role in the transition of leadership from Saul to David. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesse.htm">Jesse</a> The father of David, residing in Bethlehem. He presents his sons to Samuel, unaware that God has chosen his youngest, David, for a significant purpose. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The youngest son of Jesse, initially overlooked and tending sheep. He is God's chosen one to be anointed as the future king of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The town where Jesse and his family live. It is significant as the birthplace of David and later, Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_anointing_event.htm">The Anointing Event</a> A pivotal moment where God directs Samuel to anoint David, setting the stage for David's future as king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> God often chooses the least likely candidates to fulfill His purposes, demonstrating His sovereignty and wisdom beyond human understanding. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_humility_and_service.htm">The Value of Humility and Service</a> David's role as a shepherd reflects humility and service, qualities that God values and uses for His glory. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Samuel's obedience in seeking out David, despite appearances, teaches us the importance of following God's direction even when it defies human logic. <a href="/topical/g/god_sees_the_heart.htm">God Sees the Heart</a> While humans often judge by outward appearances, God looks at the heart. This challenges us to cultivate inner character and integrity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 16</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_sam_11's_saul_differ_later.htm">How does the portrayal of Saul's triumphant leadership in 1 Samuel 11 align or conflict with his later portrayal as a flawed or rejected king?</a> <a href="/q/could_an_8-year-old_lead_and_reform.htm">(2 Chronicles 34:1) How plausible is it that an eight-year-old could rule a nation and initiate extensive reforms? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_become_israel's_king.htm">How did David rise from shepherd to king of Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Are here all thy children?--For a moment the prophet is uncertain. The command from the Eternal Friend to come and anoint "the son of Jesse of Bethlehem" had been definite, but the sons of Jesse had passed before him, and no sign had been vouch-safed to him indicating that God had chosen one of these youths of whom the father was so fond; so the seer asks, "Are these all thy children?"There remaineth yet the youngest.--Why David was kept in the background is uncertain. He, clearly, was different to the stalwart band of elder brothers who were grouped round their father. Although fair to look on, his beauty was of a very different type to that of his brothers, probably, compared with Saul and his own brothers, little of stature, with reddish-brown hair and a fair complexion. His father and the men in the village thought less of him than of his dark, tall brothers: at all events, Jesse thought him of too little account to present to Samuel. But, as so often, God's thoughts are not our thoughts, and in a moment Samuel saw that in the ruddy shepherd boy--small of stature, and held of little account in his father's house--he beheld the future king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 11, 12. - Are here all thy children? The word literally is lads, na'arim. The elder sons must have been nearly or quite grown up, but David was probably a mere boy, and as such had not been thought worthy of an invitation, but had been left with the servants keeping the sheep. The prophet now orders him to be summoned, and marks his value in God's sight by saying, We will not sit down till he come hither. The verb literally means, we will not surround, i.e. the table, though at this time the Jews did sit at meals, instead of reclining on couches, as in the days of Amos and our Lord. We gather, moreover, from Samuel's words that the selection of the son that was to be anointed took place while the preparations were being made for the feast. At the prophet's command David is fetched from the flock, which was probably near the house, and on his arrival the prophet sees a ruddy boy, i.e. red-haired, correctly rendered in the Vulgate rufus, the colour loved by all painters of manly beauty, and, from the delicacy of complexion which accompanies it, especially admired in the East, where men are generally dark-haired and sallow-faced. Moreover, he was of a beautiful countenance. The Hebrew says, "with beautiful eyes," and so the Syriac and Septuagint rightly. He was also goodly to look to, i.e. to look at. These last words give the general idea of the beauty of his face and person, while his bright hair and delicate complexion and the beauty of his eyes are specially noticed in the Hebrew. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/16-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֣ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel asked וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say him, יִשַׁי֮ (yi·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> Jesse -- father of David “Are these all הֲתַ֣מּוּ (hă·ṯam·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> To be complete or finished the sons you have?” הַנְּעָרִים֒ (han·nə·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer “There is still ע֚וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more the youngest,” הַקָּטָ֔ן (haq·qā·ṭān) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> Small, young, unimportant Jesse replied, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “but he is וְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! tending רֹעֶ֖ה (rō·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with the sheep.” בַּצֹּ֑אן (baṣ·ṣōn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock “Send for שִׁלְחָ֣ה (šil·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out him,” וְקָחֶ֔נּוּ (wə·qā·ḥen·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֤ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel replied. וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “For כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we will not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no sit down [to eat] נָסֹ֖ב (nā·sōḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while he arrives.” בֹּא֥וֹ (bō·’ōw) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 16:11 Samuel said to Jesse Are here all (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/16-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 16:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 16:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 16:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 16:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>