1 Samuel 16:9
New International Version
Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the LORD chosen this one.”

New Living Translation
Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the LORD has chosen.”

English Standard Version
Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.”

Berean Standard Bible
Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

King James Bible
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

New King James Version
Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.”

New American Standard Bible
Next Jesse had Shammah pass by. And he said, “The LORD has not chosen this one, either.”

NASB 1995
Next Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

NASB 1977
Next Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Next Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one either.”

Amplified Bible
Next Jesse had Shammah pass by. And Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen him either.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD hasn’t chosen this one either.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD hasn’t chosen this one either.”

American Standard Version
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.

Contemporary English Version
Next, Jesse sent his son Shammah to him, and Samuel said, "The LORD hasn't chosen him either."

English Revised Version
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Jesse had Shammah come to Samuel. "The LORD has not chosen this one either," Samuel said.

Good News Translation
Jesse then brought Shammah. "No, the LORD hasn't chosen him either," Samuel said.

International Standard Version
Then Jesse brought Shammah, and he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."

Majority Standard Bible
Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, ?The LORD has not chosen this one either.?

NET Bible
Then Jesse presented Shammah. But Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."

New Heart English Bible
Then Jesse made Shimeah to pass by. He said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

World English Bible
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesse causes Shammah to pass by, and he says, “Indeed, YHWH has not fixed on this [one].”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesse causeth Shammah to pass by, and he saith, 'Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesse will cause Shammah to pass by. And he will say, Also in this Jehovah chose not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Isai brought Samma, and he said of him: Neither hath the Lord chosen this.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Jesse brought Shammah. And he said about him, “And the Lord has not chosen this one.”

New American Bible
Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this one.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Iyshay made Shama pass by, and he said: “Neither has LORD JEHOVAH chosen this one”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said: 'Neither hath the LORD chosen this.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jessae caused Sama to pass by: and he said, Neither has God chosen this one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel Anoints David
8Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” 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.”…

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 89:20
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 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.’

Psalm 78:70-71
He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.


Treasury of Scripture

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.

Shammah

1 Samuel 17:13
And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

2 Samuel 13:3
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.

Shimeah

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

Shimma

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1 Samuel 16
1. Samuel sent by God, under pretense of a sacrifice, comes to Bethlehem
6. His human judgment is reproved
11. He anoints David
15. Saul sends for David to quiet his evil spirit














Next Jesse presented Shammah
Jesse, the father of David, is presenting his sons to the prophet Samuel. Shammah is the third son of Jesse. The presentation of Jesse's sons is a significant event, as it is part of God's plan to anoint a new king over Israel. Shammah, like his brothers, is a part of the tribe of Judah, which holds importance as the tribe from which the Messiah is prophesied to come (Genesis 49:10). The act of presenting each son indicates the cultural practice of seeking divine approval for leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of God's choice over human preference.

but Samuel said
Samuel, the last judge of Israel and a prophet, is acting under God's direction. His role is crucial as he is tasked with anointing the future king. Samuel's discernment is guided by God, highlighting the theme of divine guidance in leadership selection. This moment underscores the importance of obedience to God's will, as Samuel does not rely on outward appearances or personal judgment but waits for God's confirmation.

“The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
The rejection of Shammah, like his brothers before him, emphasizes that God's criteria for leadership differ from human expectations. This statement reflects the broader biblical theme that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances (1 Samuel 16:7). It also foreshadows the selection of David, the youngest and seemingly least likely candidate, illustrating God's sovereign choice and the unexpected ways He fulfills His purposes. This moment is a reminder of God's omniscience and His ability to see beyond human limitations, choosing those who align with His divine plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesse
The father of David and his brothers, a Bethlehemite, who presents his sons to the prophet Samuel.

2. Shammah
One of Jesse's sons, presented to Samuel as a potential king, but not chosen by God.

3. Samuel
The prophet of God, tasked with anointing the next king of Israel after Saul.

4. Bethlehem
The town where Jesse and his family reside, and where Samuel goes to anoint the new king.

5. The LORD
The sovereign God who guides Samuel in choosing the next king of Israel.
Teaching Points
God's Criteria for Leadership
God looks beyond outward appearances and evaluates the heart. This challenges us to prioritize inner character over external qualifications in our own lives and in those we choose to follow.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Even when human choices seem logical, God's plans may differ. Trusting in His sovereignty means accepting His decisions, even when they defy our expectations.

The Importance of Obedience
Samuel's obedience to God's direction, despite personal opinions, serves as a model for us to follow God's guidance faithfully.

Patience in God's Timing
Jesse's sons were presented one by one, yet God's choice was not immediate. This teaches us patience and trust in God's perfect timing.

The Value of Humility
Shammah's rejection reminds us that humility is crucial, as God's favor is not based on status or position but on a heart aligned with His will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

presented
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

Shammah,
שַׁמָּ֑ה (šam·māh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8048: Shammah -- an Edomite, also several Israelites

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

“The LORD
יְהוָֽה׃ (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

this
בָּזֶ֖ה (bā·zeh)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

one either.”
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and


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