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He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, &#8220Rise and anoint him; this is the one.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the LORD said, “This is the one; anoint him.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him, for this is he.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So 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.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/16.htm">New King James Version</a> So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So he sent word and brought him in. Now he was reddish, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, &#8220Arise, anoint him; for this is he.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And Yahweh said, “Arise, anoint him, for this is he.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Jesse sent word and brought him in. Now he had a ruddy complexion, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. The LORD said [to Samuel], “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy, handsome appearance. Then the LORD said, “Anoint him, for he is the one.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy, handsome appearance. Then the LORD said, &#8220Anoint him, for he is the one.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesse sent for David. He was a healthy, good-looking boy with a sparkle in his eyes. As soon as David came, the LORD told Samuel, "He's the one! Get up and pour the olive oil on his head." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Jesse sent for him. He had a healthy complexion, attractive eyes, and a handsome appearance. The LORD said, "Go ahead, anoint him. He is the one." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. The LORD said to Samuel, "This is the one--anoint him!" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he sent and brought him. He had a dark, healthy complexion, with beautiful eyes, and he was handsome. The LORD said, "Get up and anoint him, for this is the one." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So 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.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a> So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The LORD said, "Go and anoint him. This is the one!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So he sent and brought him in. And he was reddish brown, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him, for he is the one." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and also of a beautiful countenance, and a good appearance. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. <a href="/web/1_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with a handsome face and good appearance. Yahweh said, “Arise! Anoint him, for this is he.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he sends, and brings him in, and he [is] ruddy, with beautiful eyes, and of good appearance; and YHWH says, “Rise, anoint him, for this [is] he.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he sendeth, and bringeth him in, and he is ruddy, with beauty of eyes, and of good appearance; and Jehovah saith, 'Rise, anoint him, for this is he.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will send and bring him. And he red, with beauty of eyes, and good of sight And Jehovah will say, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He sent therefore and brought him Now he was ruddy and beautiful to behold, and of a comely face. And the Lord said: Arise, and anoint him, for this is he. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, he sent and brought him. Now he was ruddy, and beautiful to behold, and with a stately face. And the Lord said, “Rise up, anoint him! For it is he.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesse had the young man brought to them. He was ruddy, a youth with beautiful eyes, and good looking. The LORD said: There—anoint him, for this is the one! <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes, and very handsome. And the LORD said to Samuel, Arise, anoint him; for this is he. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he sent and he brought him, and he was ruddy and his eyes were beautiful and his appearance beautiful, and LORD JEHOVAH said to Shemueil: “Arise, anoint him, for this is he!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of beautiful eyes, and goodly to look upon. And the LORD said: 'Arise, anoint him; for this is he.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he sent and fetched him: and he was ruddy, with beauty of eyes, and very goodly to behold. And the Lord said to Samuel, Arise, and anoint David, for he is good. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/16-12.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=4502" 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> …11And 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.” 12<a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">So Jesse sent for his youngest son</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·ḇî·’ê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and brought him in.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/132.htm" title="132: ’aḏ·mō·w·nî (Adj-ms) -- Red, ruddy. Or admowniy; from 'adam; reddish.">was ruddy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3303.htm" title="3303: yə·p̄êh (Adj-msc) -- Fair, beautiful. From yaphah; beautiful.">with beautiful</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·na·yim (N-cd) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: wə·ṭō·wḇ (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and a handsome</a> <a href="/hebrew/7210.htm" title="7210: rō·ʾī p̄ (N-ms) -- Looking, seeing, sight. From ra'ah; sight, whether abstractly or concretely.">appearance.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">And the LORD</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.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qūm (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">“Rise</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: mə·šā·ḥê·hū (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">and anoint him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">is the one.”</a> 13So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.…<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="/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="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <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="/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/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="/1_kings/8-16.htm">1 Kings 8:16</a> ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ <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_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a> Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. <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="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: <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="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, <a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69</a> He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42</a> “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Mark 12:36</a> Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and with of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.ruddy<a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">1 Samuel 17:42</a> And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.<a href="/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10</a> My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.<a href="/lamentations/4-7.htm">Lamentations 4:7</a> Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> 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.And the Lord<a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm">1 Samuel 9:17</a> And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.anoint him<a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2,6</a> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, … <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19,20</a> Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people… <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27</a> For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/16-3.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-26.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/judges/15-2.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-19.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Handsome</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Lovely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-3.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/judges/15-16.htm">Red</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-3.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/25-25.htm">Ruddy</a> <a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Withal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-35.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Handsome</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">Lovely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">Red</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-13.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Ruddy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Withal</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>So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. Jesse, a Bethlehemite, is instructed by Samuel to bring his sons before him. The youngest son, David, is tending sheep, a humble occupation that foreshadows his future role as a shepherd of Israel. This act of sending for David highlights the biblical theme of God choosing the least likely candidate, as seen with other figures like Joseph and Moses. David's role as the youngest son is significant in a culture where the eldest typically held the position of prominence and inheritance.He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. David's physical description emphasizes his youth and vitality. "Ruddy" suggests a healthy, reddish complexion, possibly indicating his outdoor lifestyle. His "beautiful eyes" and "handsome appearance" are noted, yet it is important to recognize that God looks beyond outward appearances, as stated earlier in the chapter (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). This description contrasts with Saul, whose physical stature was initially a reason for his selection as king. David's appearance also prefigures the attractiveness of Christ, who, despite His humble origins, drew people to Himself.And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” God's directive to Samuel to anoint David signifies divine election and empowerment. Anointing with oil is a symbolic act representing the Holy Spirit's presence and blessing, a practice seen throughout the Old Testament with priests and kings. This moment marks the beginning of David's journey to kingship, despite Saul still being on the throne. It foreshadows the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah, the ultimate anointed one, who fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and king. David's anointing is a pivotal moment in salvation history, setting the stage for the Davidic Covenant and the eventual coming of Christ from David's lineage.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesse.htm">Jesse</a> The father of David, a Bethlehemite, who had eight sons. He is significant as the progenitor of the Davidic line. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The youngest son of Jesse, described as ruddy and handsome. He is chosen by God to be anointed as the future king of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The prophet sent by God to anoint the new king of Israel. He plays a crucial role in transitioning Israel from the period of judges to the monarchy. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The town where Jesse and his family lived. It is significant as the birthplace of David and later, Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The sovereign God who directs Samuel to anoint David, demonstrating His divine choice and authority over Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> God chooses leaders based on His criteria, not human standards. David's selection reminds us that God sees beyond outward appearances to the heart. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Samuel's obedience in anointing David, despite his initial hesitation, teaches us the importance of following God's direction even when it defies human logic. <a href="/topical/g/god's_preparation_and_timing.htm">God's Preparation and Timing</a> David was anointed long before he became king, illustrating that God's timing is perfect, and He prepares His chosen ones for their future roles. <a href="/topical/i/inner_qualities_over_outward_appearance.htm">Inner Qualities Over Outward Appearance</a> David's description as ruddy and handsome is secondary to his heart for God. This teaches us to value inner character over external attributes. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The anointing of David is a step in the fulfillment of God's promise to establish a lasting dynasty through him, pointing to the coming of Christ.<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_caused_cain's_death.htm">What is the significance of red hair in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_new_anointing.htm">What defines the new anointing?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_saul_and_david's_lives_teach.htm">What lessons do Saul and David's lives teach us?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_biblical_people_look.htm">What was the appearance of biblical people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Jesse sent for [his youngest son] וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out and brought him in. וַיְבִיאֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·ḇî·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go He וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are [was] ruddy, אַדְמוֹנִ֔י (’aḏ·mō·w·nî) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_132.htm">Strong's 132: </a> Red, ruddy with beautiful יְפֵ֥ה (yə·p̄êh) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> Fair, beautiful eyes עֵינַ֖יִם (‘ê·na·yim) Noun - cd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain and a handsome וְט֣וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good appearance. רֹ֑אִי (rō·’î) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7210.htm">Strong's 7210: </a> Looking, seeing, sight And the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said, וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (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 “Rise ק֥וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand [and] anoint him, מְשָׁחֵ֖הוּ (mə·šā·ḥê·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is the one.” זֶ֥ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 16:12 He sent and brought him in (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 16:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 16:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 16:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 16:13" /></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>