I Samuel 16:7
The Scripture
(7) But 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The LORD sent Samuel to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem to anoint a new king, and after rejecting Jesse's older sons, Samuel anointed the youngest, David, as the Spirit of the LORD came upon him. An evil spirit troubled Saul afterward, and David was brought to court to play the harp for him, easing his torment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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