1 Samuel 16:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.

Bible in Basic English

Then Jesse sent for Abinadab and made him come before Samuel. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.

Free Bible Version

Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him come before Samuel, who said, “The Lord hasn't chosen this one either.”

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

Translation for Translators

Then Jesse told his next oldest son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But when he did that, Samuel said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. Then Samuel said, “Neither has Yahweh chosen this one.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

World English Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesse calleth unto Abinadab, and causeth him to pass by before Samuel; and he saith, 'Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'

Context

Samuel Anoints David

⁷But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”⁸Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

Summary

In this verse, God instructs the prophet Samuel not to focus on outward appearances when choosing a new king for Israel, as humans tend to judge based on external qualities, but God looks at the heart. This passage teaches the importance of having a heart that is aligned with God's will and character, rather than being swayed by superficial attributes. It reminds us that God values sincerity, faith, and obedience above all else, and that true leadership comes from a heart that is devoted to Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then Jesse called Abinadab,.... His second son, Sa1 17:13. and made him pass before Samuel: that he might take a full view of him: and he said, neither hath the Lord chosen this; which he knew by a private suggestion from him.

1 Samuel 16:8

Samuel Anoints David

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.

Bible in Basic English

Then Jesse sent for Abinadab and made him come before Samuel. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.

Free Bible Version

Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him come before Samuel, who said, “The Lord hasn't chosen this one either.”

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

Translation for Translators

Then Jesse told his next oldest son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But when he did that, Samuel said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. Then Samuel said, “Neither has Yahweh chosen this one.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

World English Bible

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesse calleth unto Abinadab, and causeth him to pass by before Samuel; and he saith, 'Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'