1 Samuel 16:9 akjv — Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.

American King James Version

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

— 1 Samuel 16:9, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 16 — Context

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And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD’s anointed is before him.

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But the LORD said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.

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

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

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

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And Samuel said to Jesse, Are here all your children? And he said, There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he keeps the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come here.

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

1 Samuel 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 16:9 say?
1 Samuel 16:9 in the American King James Version reads: “Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 16:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 16:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 16:9 in?
1 Samuel 16:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 16:9?
1 Samuel 16:9 reads (AKJV): “Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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