1 Samuel 16

1 Samuel 16:1-23

Contents: Choice of David as king. His annointing and visit to Saul.

Characters: God, Holy Spirit, Samuel, David, Jesse, Saul, Eliab, Abinadab, Shammah.

Conclusion: Whom God appoints, He annoints, and whom He annoints is truly qualified for service.

Key Word: Chosen, 1 Samuel 16:1, (annointed, 1 Samuel 16:17).

Striking Facts: David means «beloved» for he was a type of the Beloved Son. As David was called from the place of obscurity and contempt, so Christ came from a humble walk of life. David was first annointed by God and later by the people. (2 Samuel 2:4; 2 Samuel 5:3). Christ was annointed at His baptism, and at His coming again, it will be ratified by His brethren, the Jews and all nations.