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1 Samuel, 16

1. And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

1. Yahweh asked Samuel, "How long will you be grieving over Saul whom I have rejected as king of Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way to Jesse the Bethlehemite for I have chosen my king from among his sons."

2. And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear [it], he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.

2. Samuel asked, "How can I go? If Saul hears of this, he will kill me!" Yahweh replied, "Take a heifer with you and say, 'I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh.'

3. And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me [him] whom I name unto thee.

3. Invite Jesse to the sacrifice and I will let you know what to do next. You shall anoint for me the one I point out to you."

4. And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

4. Samuel did what Yahweh com-manded and left for Bethlehem. When he appeared, the elders of the city came to him asking, fearfully, "Do you bring us peace?"

5. And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

5. Samuel replied, "I come in peace; I am here to sacrifice to Yahweh. Cleanse yourselves and join me in the sacrifice." He also had Jesse and his sons cleansed and invited them to the sacrifice.

6. And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed [is] before him.

6. As they came, Samuel looked at Eliab the older and thought, "This must be Yahweh's anointed."

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.

7. But Yahweh told Samuel, "Do not judge by his looks or his stature for I have rejected him. Yahweh does not judge as man judges; humans see with the eyes; Yahweh sees the heart."

8. Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

8. Jesse called his son Abinadab and presented him to Samuel who said, "Yahweh has not chosen this one either."

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

9. Jesse presented Shammah and Samuel said, "Nor has Yahweh chosen this one."

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

10. Jesse presented seven of his sons to Samuel who said, "Yahweh has chosen none of them.

11. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.

11. But are all your sons here?" Jesse replied, "There is still the youngest, tending the flock just now." Samuel said to him, "Send for him and bring him to me; we shall not sit down to eat until he arrives."

12. And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he.

12. So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him to Samuel. He was a handsome lad with ruddy complexion and beautiful eyes. And Yahweh spoke, "Go, anoint him for he is the one."

13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

13. Samuel then took the horn of oil and anointed him in his brothers' presence. From that day onwards, Yahweh's Spirit took hold of David. Then Samuel left for Ramah.

14. But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.

14. The spirit of Yahweh had left Saul and an evil spirit sent by Yahweh tormented him.

15. And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

15. Saul's servants said to him, "We know that an evil spirit sent by God is tormenting you.

16. Let our lord now command thy servants, [which are] before thee, to seek out a man, [who is] a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.

16. If you so wish, your servants who stand before you will look for someone who can play the lyre so when the evil spirit from God comes over you, he will play and you will feel better."

17. And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring [him] to me.

17. So Saul answered them, "Get someone who can play the lyre well."

18. 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 man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD [is] with him.

18. One of them said, "A son of Jesse, the Bethlehemite, plays very well. He is, moreover, a courageous man, intelligent and pleasant to talk with and Yahweh is with him."

19. Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which [is] with the sheep.

19. So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and asked for his son David who tended the sheep.

20. And Jesse took an ass [laden] with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent [them] by David his son unto Saul.

20. Jesse loaded an ass with bread, a wineskin and a kid and had David take all these to Saul.

21. And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.

21. David then left and entered Saul's service. Saul grew very fond of David and made him his armor-bearer.

22. And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

22. Then he sent word to Jesse, saying, "Let David remain in my service for I am very pleased with him."

23. And it came to pass, when the [evil] spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

23. So, whenever the evil spirit from God overpowered Saul, David would play on the lyre and Saul would feel better for the evil spirit would leave him.



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Fußnoten:

16:1 - God commands Samuel to go to Bethlehem to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse. This verse marks the transition from Saul to David, chosen by God because of his faithful heart (see also Psalm 78:70-72 and 1 Samuel 13:14).

16:6-7 - When Samuel sees Eliab, he thinks he must be the chosen one, but God corrects him by saying that He looks not at the outward appearance, but at the heart. This reinforces the idea that God chooses based on spiritual qualities, not external ones (see also Proverbs 21:2 and Jeremiah 17:10).

16:11-13 - David, the youngest and seemingly insignificant of Jesse's sons, is anointed king. This event highlights the theme of the "little one" being exalted by God and prefigures David's central role in Israel's history (see also Psalm 89:19-21 and 1 Corinthians 1:27-29).

16:14 - The Spirit of God withdraws from Saul, and an evil spirit torments him. This verse symbolizes the removal of God's grace from Saul and the beginning of his spiritual and mental decline (see also Judges 16:20 and Romans 1:28).

16:17-23 - David, chosen to play the harp and calm Saul, enters the king's service. This providential encounter between David and Saul reflects how God uses simple situations to accomplish His greater purposes (see also 1 Samuel 17:15 and Romans 8:28).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 1 Samuel, 16:

1 Samuel chapter 16 introduces David, the future king of Israel. How does God look beyond appearances when choosing leaders? This fascinating text recounts David's secret anointing by Samuel and his entry into Saul's service as a musician. The chapter addresses topics such as divine selection criteria, preparation for leadership, and the contrast between the old and the new. 1 Samuel 16 marks the beginning of a new era in the history of Israel. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the eternal truths of this crucial chapter.

Acts 13:22: "After rejecting Saul, he raised up David as king for them, about whom he testified: 'I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do whatever is my will.'" - This verse reflects on David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16, emphasizing David's divine choice as king.

1 Corinthians 1:27: "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." - This passage echoes the surprising choice of David, the youngest son, in 1 Samuel 16.

Psalms 78:70-72: "He chose David, his servant, taking him from the sheepfolds; He brought him from behind the sheep to be a shepherd for Jacob, his people, for Israel, his inheritance. And he fed them with an upright heart; with skillful hands he led them." - This psalm reflects on David's choice in 1 Samuel 16, emphasizing his humble origins and his role as a shepherd.

John 7:24: "Do not judge only by appearance, but make fair judgments." - This teaching of Jesus resonates with the lesson in 1 Samuel 16:7, where God instructs Samuel not to judge by outward appearance.

Ephesians 5:19: "Speaking among themselves with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and praising the Lord from the heart." - This passage recalls David's musical ability mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:23, which he used to calm Saul.

FAQ:

How was David chosen to be king of Israel?

God sent Samuel to Jesse to anoint one of his sons as king. David, the youngest and a shepherd, was chosen because God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance. (1 Samuel 16:6-7, 12-13)

What happened to Saul after David's anointing?

The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit tormented him. To relieve his distress, his servants brought David, who played the harp, to calm him. (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

Why did God choose David over his brothers?

God does not look at the outward appearance, but at the heart. Although Eliab seemed suitable, God saw in David spiritual qualities that would make him a great king. (1 Samuel 16:7)

How did David serve in Saul's court?

David was called upon to play the harp and soothe Saul. He became the king's armor-bearer and gained his trust, preparing for his future reign. (1 Samuel 16:21-23)

How important is Samuel's anointing of David?

David's anointing marked the beginning of his preparation for kingship. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him, empowering him for his future mission. (1 Samuel 16:13)


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