1 Samuel 16:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.

Bible in Basic English

Then Jesse made Shammah come before him. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.

Free Bible Version

Then Jesse had Shammah come forward. But Samuel said, “The Lord hasn't chosen this one either.”

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

Translation for Translators

Then Jesse told his next oldest son Shammah to step forward. He stepped forward, but Samuel said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesse then made Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Neither has Yahweh chosen this one.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

World English Bible

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesse causeth Shammah to pass by, and he saith, 'Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'

Context

Samuel Anoints David

⁸Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” ⁹Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

Summary

In this verse, God instructs the prophet Samuel to look beyond outward appearances when choosing the next king of Israel. Despite Jesse presenting his sons based on their physical attributes, God reminds Samuel that He looks at the heart. This passage teaches the importance of inner qualities such as faith, obedience, and character over external qualities. It also emphasizes God's sovereignty in selecting leaders and His ability to see beyond what is visible to humans, focusing on the true nature of individuals.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by,.... His third son, Sa1 17:13, sometimes called Shimma, and Shimeah, Ch1 2:13. and he said, neither hath the Lord chosen this; which he knew in the same way as before.

1 Samuel 16:9

Samuel Anoints David

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Berean Standard Bible

Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.

Bible in Basic English

Then Jesse made Shammah come before him. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.

Free Bible Version

Then Jesse had Shammah come forward. But Samuel said, “The Lord hasn't chosen this one either.”

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

Translation for Translators

Then Jesse told his next oldest son Shammah to step forward. He stepped forward, but Samuel said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesse then made Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Neither has Yahweh chosen this one.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

World English Bible

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesse causeth Shammah to pass by, and he saith, 'Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'