1 Samuel 16:10
“Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Again Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel,.... Not seven more, for he had but eight sons in all with David,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Seven - i. e., including the three who had already passed. It appears that Jesse had eight sons; but in 1Ch 2:13-15,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Seven of his sons - This certainly was not done publicly; Samuel, Jesse, and his children, must have been in a private…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 16:6-13
If the sons of Jesse were told that God would provide himself a king among them (as he had said, Sa1 16:1), we may well…