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1 Samuel 16:8
Jesse then called up Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. Samuel said, "This man isn't God 's choice either."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. “The Lord hasn’t chosen this one either,” Samuel said.
Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. “The Lord hasn’t chosen this one either,” Samuel said.
Hebrew Names Version
Then Yishai called Avinadav, and made him pass before Shemu'el. He said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.
Then Yishai called Avinadav, and made him pass before Shemu'el. He said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.
King James Version
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
Lexham English Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel, and he said, "This one also Yahweh has not chosen."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel, and he said, "This one also Yahweh has not chosen."
English Standard Version
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the Lord chosen this one."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the Lord chosen this one."
New Century Version
Then Jesse called Abinadab and told him to pass by Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this man either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and told him to pass by Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this man either."
New English Translation
Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this one, either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this one, either."
Amplified Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass before Samuel. But Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass before Samuel. But Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
New American Standard Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass before Samuel. But he said, "The LORD has not chosen this one, either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass before Samuel. But he said, "The LORD has not chosen this one, either."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Ishai called Abinadab, & made him come before Samuel. And he saide, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
Then Ishai called Abinadab, & made him come before Samuel. And he saide, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Yahweh has not chosen this one either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Yahweh has not chosen this one either."
Contemporary English Version
Jesse told his son Abinadab to go over to Samuel, but Samuel said, "No, the Lord hasn't chosen him."
Jesse told his son Abinadab to go over to Samuel, but Samuel said, "No, the Lord hasn't chosen him."
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Yishai called Avinadav and presented him to Sh'mu'el; but he said, " Adonai hasn't chosen this one either."
Then Yishai called Avinadav and presented him to Sh'mu'el; but he said, " Adonai hasn't chosen this one either."
Darby Translation
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has Jehovah chosen this one.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has Jehovah chosen this one.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then Jesse called his second son, Abinadab. Abinadab walked by Samuel. But Samuel said, "No, this is not the man who the Lord chose."
Then Jesse called his second son, Abinadab. Abinadab walked by Samuel. But Samuel said, "No, this is not the man who the Lord chose."
George Lamsa Translation
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this one.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this one.
Good News Translation
Then Jesse called his son Abinadab and brought him to Samuel. But Samuel said, "No, the Lord hasn't chosen him either."
Then Jesse called his son Abinadab and brought him to Samuel. But Samuel said, "No, the Lord hasn't chosen him either."
Literal Translation
And Jesse called to Abinadab, and he passed him before Samuel but he said, Also Jehovah has not chosen this one.
And Jesse called to Abinadab, and he passed him before Samuel but he said, Also Jehovah has not chosen this one.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then Isai called Abinadab, & broughte him before Samuel. And he sayde: This hath not the LORDE chosen.
Then Isai called Abinadab, & broughte him before Samuel. And he sayde: This hath not the LORDE chosen.
American Standard Version
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.
Bible in Basic English
Then Jesse sent for Abinadab and made him come before Samuel. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.
Then Jesse sent for Abinadab and made him come before Samuel. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then Isai called Abinadab, & made him come before Samuel, and he sayd: Neither hath the Lorde chosen this.
Then Isai called Abinadab, & made him come before Samuel, and he sayd: Neither hath the Lorde chosen this.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said: 'Neither hath the LORD chosen this.'
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said: 'Neither hath the LORD chosen this.'
King James Version (1611)
Then Iesse called Abinadab, and made him passe before Samuel: and he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
Then Iesse called Abinadab, and made him passe before Samuel: and he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Jessae called Aminadab, and he passed before Samuel: and he said, Neither has God chosen this one.
And Jessae called Aminadab, and he passed before Samuel: and he said, Neither has God chosen this one.
English Revised Version
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Ysai clepide Amynadab, and brouyte hym bifor Samuel; which seide, Nether the Lord hath chose this.
And Ysai clepide Amynadab, and brouyte hym bifor Samuel; which seide, Nether the Lord hath chose this.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jesse calleth unto Abinadab, and causeth him to pass by before Samuel; and he saith, `Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'
And Jesse calleth unto Abinadab, and causeth him to pass by before Samuel; and he saith, `Also on this Jehovah hath not fixed.'
Update Bible Version
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has Yahweh chosen this.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has Yahweh chosen this.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
World English Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, Neither has Yahweh chosen this.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, Neither has Yahweh chosen this.
New King James Version
So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
New Living Translation
Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "This is not the one the Lord has chosen."
Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "This is not the one the Lord has chosen."
New Life Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this one."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this one."
New Revised Standard
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, "Neither has the Lord chosen this one."
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, "Neither has the Lord chosen this one."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel, - and he said, Neither of this one, hath Yahweh made choice.
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel, - and he said, Neither of this one, hath Yahweh made choice.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Isai called Abinadab, and brought him before Samuel. And he said: Neither hath the Lord chosen this,
And Isai called Abinadab, and brought him before Samuel. And he said: Neither hath the Lord chosen this,
Revised Standard Version
Then Jesse called Abin'adab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
Then Jesse called Abin'adab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
Contextual Overview
6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Here he is! God 's anointed!" 7 But God told Samuel, "Looks aren't everything. Don't be impressed with his looks and stature. I've already eliminated him. God judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart." 8 Jesse then called up Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. Samuel said, "This man isn't God 's choice either." 9 Next Jesse presented Shammah. Samuel said, "No, this man isn't either." 10 Jesse presented his seven sons to Samuel. Samuel was blunt with Jesse, " God hasn't chosen any of these." 11 Then he asked Jesse, "Is this it? Are there no more sons?" "Well, yes, there's the runt. But he's out tending the sheep." Samuel ordered Jesse, "Go get him. We're not moving from this spot until he's here." 12 Jesse sent for him. He was brought in, the very picture of health—bright-eyed, good-looking. God said, "Up on your feet! Anoint him! This is the one." 13 Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed him, with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of God entered David like a rush of wind, God vitally empowering him for the rest of his life. Samuel left and went home to Ramah.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Abinadab: 1 Samuel 17:13, 1 Chronicles 2:13
Cross-References
Genesis 3:9
God called to the Man: "Where are you?"
God called to the Man: "Where are you?"
Genesis 4:10
God said, "What have you done! The voice of your brother's blood is calling to me from the ground. From now on you'll get nothing but curses from this ground; you'll be driven from this ground that has opened its arms to receive the blood of your murdered brother. You'll farm this ground, but it will no longer give you its best. You'll be a homeless wanderer on Earth."
God said, "What have you done! The voice of your brother's blood is calling to me from the ground. From now on you'll get nothing but curses from this ground; you'll be driven from this ground that has opened its arms to receive the blood of your murdered brother. You'll farm this ground, but it will no longer give you its best. You'll be a homeless wanderer on Earth."
Genesis 16:1
Sarai, Abram's wife, hadn't yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, " God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can get a family from her." Abram agreed to do what Sarai said.
Sarai, Abram's wife, hadn't yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, " God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can get a family from her." Abram agreed to do what Sarai said.
Genesis 16:5
Sarai told Abram, "It's all your fault that I'm suffering this abuse. I put my maid in bed with you and the minute she knows she's pregnant, she treats me like I'm nothing. May God decide which of us is right."
Sarai told Abram, "It's all your fault that I'm suffering this abuse. I put my maid in bed with you and the minute she knows she's pregnant, she treats me like I'm nothing. May God decide which of us is right."
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If a ruler loses his temper against you, don't panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.
If a ruler loses his temper against you, don't panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then Jesse called Abinadab,.... His second son, 1 Samuel 17:13
and made him pass before Samuel: that he might take a full view of him:
and he said, neither hath the Lord chosen this; which he knew by a private suggestion from him.
