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Samuel tips a small horn of oil over young David bowed respectfully before him amid his seven brothers. Jesse watches from behind. Modest domestic courtyard, warm natural light, no crown or magical glow.
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1 Samuel 16:13

David is anointed

David Is Anointed · 1 Samuel 16

Story guide: Samuel tips a small horn of oil over young David bowed respectfully before him amid his seven brothers.

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13Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel rose and went to Ramah.

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