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It happened, when they had come, that he looked at Eliab, and said, Surely Yahweh`s anointed is before him.
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The Trap of Outward Appearance
Commentators note that Samuel, seeing Eliab's tall and stately presence, immediately assumed he was God's chosen king. This recalls the initial impression of Saul. Scholars point out how easily even a great prophet can fall into the trap of judging by external qualities, a common human error.
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19th Century
Anglican
He looked on Eliab. —There was something in the tall and stately presence of the eldest born of Jesse which reminded the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, when they were come Jesse and his sons, into the house where the entertainment was; and perhaps…
Presbyterian
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…
