1 Samuel 16:11 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NASB

Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the boys?” And he said, “The youngest is still left, but behold, he is tending the sheep.” So Samuel said to Jesse, “Send word and bring him; for we will not take our places at the table until he comes here.”

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

We will not sit down ... - literally, we will not turn around to sit at the table.

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Are here all your children? —For a moment the prophet is uncertain. The command from the Eternal Friend to come and anoin…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And Samuel said to Jesse, are here all your children?
&c.] For neither of these being the person God would have anoi…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

It was strange that Samuel, who had been so disappointed in Saul, whose appearance and stature recommended him, should judge another man by that ru…