Holy Scripture

1 Samuel 16:12

A church father on this verse
“There follows: (Verse 12.) "So he sent and brought him in." The future king is brought in when the humble are brought forth from the hiding places of their concealment. They are hidden indeed, but in pastures; because, even if they conceal themselves among the lowly and weak things of the flesh before men, great is th…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 6, Chapter 3

Source: Septuagint

Original

12And 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.

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In context

10And Jesse caused his seven sons to pass before Samuel: and Samuel said, The Lord has not chosen these.

11And Samuel said to Jesse, Hast thou no more sons? And Jesse said, There is yet a little one; behold, he tends the flock. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and fetch him, for we may not sit down till he comes.

— 1 Samuel 16:12 —

13And Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward: and Samuel arose, and departed to Ramah.

14And the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him.

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