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God's Choice Defies Human Logic
The repeated rejection of seven sons underscores a profound truth: God's criteria for choosing leaders are not human. While Samuel and Jesse saw seven capable men, God saw that none were chosen. This event, as Matthew Henry's commentary implies, forces the reader to look beyond outward appearances and trust that God's sovereign choice is based on the heart, which He alone knows.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 16:10
18th Century
Theologian
Seven—that is, including the three who had already passed. It appears that Jesse had eight sons, but in 1 Chronicles 2:13–15, on…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 16:10
19th Century
Bishop
Seven of his sons. These seven, with David, the youngest, make eight. In 1 Chronicles 2:13–15 only seven of the family…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 16:10
17th Century
Pastor
Again Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel
Not seven more, for he had but eight sons in all with David, (…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 16:6–13
17th Century
Minister
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…