1 Samuel 17:13

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Jesse’s three oldest sons had followed Saul to war. The names of the three sons who went to war were Eliab, his firstborn, Abinadab, the second oldest, and Shammah, the third oldest.

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  • 1 Chr 2:13 : 13 Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
  • 1 Sam 16:6-9 : 6 When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself,“Surely, here before the LORD stands his chosen king!” 7 But the LORD said to Samuel,“Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. But Samuel said,“The LORD has not chosen this one, either.” 9 Then Jesse presented Shammah. But Samuel said,“The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
  • 1 Sam 17:28 : 28 When David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, he became angry with David and said,“Why have you come down here? To whom did you entrust those few sheep in the wilderness? I am familiar with your pride and deceit! You have come down here to watch the battle!”
  • 2 Sam 13:3 : 3 Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very crafty man.
  • 2 Sam 13:32 : 32 Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, said,“My lord should not say,‘They have killed all the young men who are the king’s sons.’ For only Amnon is dead. This is what Absalom has talked about from the day that Amnon humiliated his sister Tamar.
  • 2 Sam 21:21 : 21 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, killed him.

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    9Then Jesse presented Shammah. But Samuel said,“The LORD has not chosen this one either.”

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