1 Samuel 16 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 2941. B.C. 1063.

Samuel is appointed to anoint one of the sons of Jesse king, 1 Samuel 16:1-5. The elder sons are passed by, and David anointed, 1 Samuel 16:6-13. Saul, growing melancholy, is eased by David's music, 1 Samuel 16:14-23.