Jesse, who, in consequence of his advanced age ver. Saul was rejected from being king, and the spirit of god taken from him, and at the same time an evil spirit from the lord troubled him, terrified or seized him suddenly. Then answered one of the servants which the jews say f was doeg the edomite, who out of envy and ill will to david spake of him, that saul might have an opportunity of slaying him. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days.
Hannahs barrenness gave way to children 1 samuel 1. And samuel said unto jesse, are here all thy children. I am sending you to jesse of bethlehem, for from among his sons i have decided on a king. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 16, where god chooses david as king over israel, who is anointed by samuel who. Themes in chapter 18 we are introduced to key themes that run throughout the rest of the book. Labels help us make quick decisions about certain things, and that is good. They are responsible for administering justice deuteronomy 19. This evil spirit that is being spoken of is not of god.
The answer is probably to be found in the first two chapters of the book of job. Saul is king but david had already been secretly anointed king by samuel chapter 16. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. Samuel became angry and he cried out to the lord all that night. Saul and david have been in conflict ever since david killed goliath and the people shouted, saul has slain his thousands, david his ten thousands 1 samuel 18. You have not kept the commandment of yahweh your god, which he. It is also about us on our lenten journey, flawed humans that we are. Workers for jesus online bible study1 samuel 16 18. At one point in his life, king saul had been used of the lord to accomplish great things. This is a passage which bothers many folks both believers and nonbelievers. Because of sauls rebellion, god removed his spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit to torment him. He is also a finelooking young man, and the lord is with him.
That is significant because all words that refer to god or his son or the holy spirit are capitalized. When the eldest son eliab, who was tall and fair, passed before samuel, the prophet thought, surely the lords anointed is now before the lord. The remainder of this chapter is undoubtedly an anticipation, but introduced by the sacred historian very properly and very naturally. This leads us to the conclusion that the power of samuel, if not exclusively, was chiefly exercised among the southern tribes. Apologetics press did god send an evil spirit upon saul.
Book of first samuel overview insight for living ministries. Davids story begins in 1 samuel 16, where we read that god sent samuel to anoint david as the next king of israel 16. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. It became the book of worship, first for the nation and then for the whole world. When david became a young man, he began to work as king sauls private musician. For a more complete explanation, see my sermon on 1 samuel 25. The personal relationship between david, saul, and saul. Samuel made his farewell address chapter 12 after renewing sauls kingship 11. He also used that time to develop his skill as a musician 16. Davids musical instrument was called the kinnor, which we usually translate as a lyre or harp. In this case, saul was afflicted with an evil spirit as a punishment for his insistent defiance of gods will. In a book dealing for the most part with the reigns of israels first two kings, saul and david, it is significant that the author chose not to include a birth narrative of either of these men, but to describe the birth of their forerunner and anointer, the prophet samuel.
It seems to make god the author of evil, or at least make him responsible for particular evil outcomes. He has been referred to prophetically before as in 1 samuel. The lord said to samuel, how long will you mourn for saul, since i have rejected him as king over israel. The central drama in 1 samuel 16 is a muchloved story. Jesse brought each of his first seven sons before samuel to see which son would be anointed as king. Not only thathe is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. David becomes israels king 1 samuel 16 2 samuel 10. Saul rose to prominence though he was from a lowly tribe. Scripture last week we begin a sermon series on the life of david.
But samuel said, this is not the one the lord has chosen. These centres, it is observable, were all situated in the southern part of the land, in the tribe of benjamin. Youtube channel video audio sermon shorts enduring word radio social media. But saul made an unlawful sacrifice, and samuel told him, you have done foolishly. But samuel was informed, saul has gone to carmel where 16 he is setting up a monument for himself. Find 25 me a man who plays well and bring him to me. David becomes israels king 1 samuel 16 2 samuel 10 bible. There is an indication of what was to be an outstanding characteristic of david in this. Then answered one of the servants, and said, behold, i have seen a son of jesse the bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a. The 1st book of samuel 1 samuel from the holy bible new international version niv book 9 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. How long will you grieve for saul, whom i have rejected as king of israel.
Samuel continued to feel sad that saul will not be king anymore. Sermons from i samuel 18 the end of the beginning i samuel 31 ii samuel 1 god unchanging 1 samuel 15. If it says glutenfree, then it is safe for some people. But this is the first mention of his name, which means beloved or loved one. We will begin with the anointing of david in 1 samuel 16, and we will end. I am sending you to jesse in bethlehem, 2 for i have selected a king for myself from among his sons. Saul, whom god had rejected, will continue to decline. Resources specific to the narrative lectionary, 1 samuel 16. Useful bible studies 1 samuel commentary chapter 16. Saul, in his jealousy, tried to kill david 1 samuel 18.
The problem is that we like to slap labels on people. The first book of samuel niv audio holy bible high. Now the spirit of the lord had departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the lord tormented him. Family life occupies a prominent place in the books of samuel, and the affectionate concern of parents for their children is often mentioned see 1 samuel 2. Study guide for 1 samuel 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. For neither of these being the person god would have anointed king, and yet it was one of jesses sons that was to be anointed, he concluded he must have more, at least one more, and therefore puts this question to.
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