1 Samuel 16:10
New International Version
Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

New Living Translation
In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”

English Standard Version
And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

Berean Standard Bible
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”

King James Bible
Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

New King James Version
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

New American Standard Bible
So Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

NASB 1995
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

NASB 1977
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “Yahweh has not chosen these.”

Amplified Bible
Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen [any of] these.”

Christian Standard Bible
After Jesse presented seven of his sons to him, Samuel told Jesse, “The LORD hasn’t chosen any of these.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After Jesse presented seven of his sons to him, Samuel told Jesse, “The LORD hasn’t chosen any of these.”

American Standard Version
And Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Jehovah hath not chosen these.

Contemporary English Version
One by one, Jesse told all seven of his sons to go over to Samuel. Finally, Samuel said, "Jesse, the LORD hasn't chosen any of these young men.

English Revised Version
And Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Jesse brought seven [more] of his sons to Samuel, but Samuel told Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen [any of] these.

Good News Translation
In this way Jesse brought seven of his sons to Samuel. And Samuel said to him, "No, the LORD hasn't chosen any of these."

International Standard Version
Jesse brought seven of his sons before Samuel, and Samuel told Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these."

Majority Standard Bible
Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”

NET Bible
Jesse presented seven of his sons to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen any of these."

New Heart English Bible
And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. Butd Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen these."

Webster's Bible Translation
Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

World English Bible
Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. Samuel said to Jesse, “Yahweh has not chosen these.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesse causes seven of his sons to pass by before Samuel, and Samuel says to Jesse, “YHWH has not fixed on these.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesse causeth seven of his sons to pass by before Samuel, and Samuel saith to Jesse, 'Jehovah hath not fixed on these.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesse will cause seven of his sons to pass by before Samuel: and Samuel will say to Jesse, Jehovah chose not in these.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Isai therefore brought his seven sons before Samuel: and Samuel said to Isai: The Lord hath not chosen any one of these.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Jesse brought his seven sons before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.”

New American Bible
In the same way Jesse presented seven sons before Samuel, but Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any one of these.”

New Revised Standard Version
Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, The LORD has not chosen these.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Iyshay made his seven sons pass before Shemueil, and Shemueil said to Iyshay: “LORD JEHOVAH has not chosen these”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse: 'The LORD hath not chosen these.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jessae caused his seven sons to pass before Samuel: and Samuel said, the Lord has not chosen these.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel Anoints David
9Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” 10Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” 11And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”…

Cross References
1 Samuel 13:14
But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’

Psalm 89:19-20
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.

1 Samuel 15:28
So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.

1 Kings 8:16
‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’

2 Samuel 7:8
Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:4
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

1 Samuel 9:2
And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 10:24
Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 15:23
For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

1 Samuel 17:12
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.

2 Samuel 6:21
But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD,

1 Kings 11:34
Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes.

1 Chronicles 17:7
Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.

2 Chronicles 6:6
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’


Treasury of Scripture

Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, The LORD has not chosen these.

seven

1 Chronicles 2:13-15
And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, …

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Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel
In this phrase, we see the patriarch Jesse presenting his sons to the prophet Samuel. The number "seven" in Hebrew culture often symbolizes completeness or perfection, which might suggest that Jesse believed he was presenting the full measure of his family’s potential. The act of making his sons "pass before" Samuel is reminiscent of a formal presentation or inspection, indicating the seriousness of the occasion. This was not merely a family gathering but a divinely orchestrated event. Historically, this moment is set in the context of ancient Israel, where the selection of a king was a significant event, often involving prophetic insight and divine guidance.

but Samuel told him
The phrase "but Samuel told him" introduces a pivotal moment of divine revelation. Samuel, as a prophet, serves as the mouthpiece of God, and his words carry the weight of divine authority. The Hebrew root for "told" (נָגַד, nagad) implies a declaration or announcement, emphasizing the importance of what is about to be communicated. Samuel's role here is crucial, as he is tasked with discerning God's choice, not based on outward appearances but on divine insight.

The LORD has not chosen any of these
This statement is profound in its simplicity and depth. "The LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) is the covenant name of God, underscoring His personal relationship with Israel and His sovereign authority in choosing their leaders. The phrase "has not chosen" (בָּחַר, bachar) indicates a deliberate and discerning selection process. Despite the completeness symbolized by the seven sons, God's choice does not align with human expectations. This highlights a recurring biblical theme: God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). The rejection of Jesse's sons serves as a reminder that God looks beyond human criteria, seeking a heart aligned with His purposes. This sets the stage for the introduction of David, the youngest son, who, though overlooked by his family, is chosen by God to lead His people. This narrative encourages believers to trust in God's wisdom and timing, recognizing that His plans often defy human logic and expectation.

(10) Seven of his sons.--These seven, with David, the youngest, make eight. In 1Chronicles 2:13-15 only seven of the family are recorded: one apparently of that bright band of youths died young.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Thus Jesse
יִשַׁ֛י (yi·šay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David

made seven
שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

of his sons
בָּנָ֖יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

pass
וַיַּעֲבֵ֥ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

before
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

Samuel,
שְׁמוּאֵ֑ל (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

but Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵל֙ (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

told
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

him,
יִשַׁ֔י (yi·šay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David

“The LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

chosen
בָחַ֥ר (ḇā·ḥar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 977: To try, select

any of these.”
בָּאֵֽלֶּה׃ (bā·’êl·leh)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those


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