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1 Samuel 16:9 KJV
1 Samuel · chapter 16 · verse 9 · King James Version
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.1 Samuel 16:9 · King James Version
1 Samuel 16:9 in context
7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
8Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
9Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
10Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.
11And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
Key words (Strong's)
- ShammahShammâhShammah, the name of an Edomite and four IsraelitesH8048 →
- chosenbâcharproperly, to tryH977 →
- JesseYishayJishai, David's fatherH3448 →
- saidʼâmarto sayH559 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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