1 And Jehovah said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from being king over Israel? fill thy horn with oil, and go: I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite; for I have provided me a king among his sons.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- How long wilt thou mourn H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
- for Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- seeing I have rejected H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- him from reigning H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- fill H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- thine horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- with oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- thee to Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- the Beth–lehemite H1022 (בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי) — a Beth-lechemite, or native of Bethlechem
- for I have provided H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- among his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And Jehovah said, Take a heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How can I go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- if Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- he will kill H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- me. And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- an heifer H5697 (עֶגְלָה) — a (female) calf, especially one nearly grown (i.e. a heifer)
- an heifer H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- with thee H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I am come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- to the sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and I will shew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thee what thou shalt do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and thou shalt anoint H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- whom I name H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 And Samuel did that which Jehovah spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, Comest thou peaceably?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- that which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Beth–lehem H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
- And the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of the town H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- trembled H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
- at his coming H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Comest H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thou peaceably H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
5 And he said, Peaceably; I am come to sacrifice unto Jehovah: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Peaceably H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- I am come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- yourselves, and come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with me to the sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- And he sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- them to the sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely Jehovah’s anointed is before him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when they were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- that he looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- on Eliab H446 (אֱלִיאָב) — Eliab, the name of six Israelites
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Surely Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
7 But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Jehovah seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- Look H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- not on his countenance H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- or on the height H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
- of his stature H6967 (קוֹמָה) — height
- because I have refused H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- not as man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- seeth H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- for man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- looketh H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- on the outward appearance H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- on the heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Abinadab H41 (אֲבִינָדָב) — Abinadab, the name of four Israelites
- and made him pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Neither hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- made Shammah H8048 (שַׁמָּה) — Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites
- to pass by H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Neither hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
10 And Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Jehovah hath not chosen these.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Again, Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- made seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- of his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- to pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath not chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he is keeping the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him; for we will not sit down till he come hither.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- Are here all H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- children H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- There remaineth H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- yet the youngest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- and, behold, he keepeth H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- Send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and fetch H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him: for we will not sit down H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- till he come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- hither H6311 (פֹּה) — this place (French ici), i.e. here or hence
12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and brought him in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- ruddy H132 (אַדְמֹנִי) — reddish (of the hair or the complexion)
- withal H5973 (עִם) — adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually un…
- of a beautiful H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- countenance H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and goodly H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to look to H7210 (רֳאִי) — sight, whether abstractly (vision) or concretely (a spectacle)
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- anoint H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of Jehovah came mightily upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- of oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- him in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- upon David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- from that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- forward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- So Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
14 Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and an evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- troubled H1204 (בָּעַת) — to fear
15 And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Behold now, an evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- from God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- troubleth H1204 (בָּעַת) — to fear
16 Let our lord now command thy servants, that are before thee, to seek out a man who is a skilful player on the harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let our lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- now command H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, to seek out H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- a cunning H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- player H5059 (נָגַן) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
- on an harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- and it shall come to pass, when the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- from God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- is upon thee, that he shall play H5059 (נָגַן) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
- with his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and thou shalt be well H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
17 And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Provide H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me now a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- that can play H5059 (נָגַן) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
- well H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- and bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
18 Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the servants H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- the Beth–lehemite H1022 (בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי) — a Beth-lechemite, or native of Bethlechem
- cunning H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- in playing H5059 (נָגַן) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
- and a mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- valiant man H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- and prudent H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- in matters H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and a comely H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- person H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
19 Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, who is with the sheep.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- unto Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- with the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
20 And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a donkey H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- with bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and a skin H4997 (נֹאד) — a (skin or leather) bag (for fluids)
- of wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- and a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- kid H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
- kid H1423 (גְּדִי) — a young goat (from browsing)
- and sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- unto Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
21 And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him: and he loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- him greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- and he became his armourbearer H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- and he became his armourbearer H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- I pray thee, stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- me; for he hath found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- favour H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in my sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- from God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- was upon Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- an harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- and played H5059 (נָגַן) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
- with his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- so Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- was refreshed H7304 (רָוַח) — properly, to breathe freely, i.e. revive; by implication, to have ample room
- and was well H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
- and the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)