1 Samuel 16:1

1 Samuel 16:1

Consider:

I. The reason of Saul's rejection from the throne of Israel. Saul's failure may be traced to three things. (1) He was a disobedient king. (2) He was an untruthful king. (3) He was a hypocritical king.

II. The manner of David's appointment to the throne of Israel. The want of the age was a truly devout man, with a strong hand and a brave heart. Three things in this undertaking of Samuel's claim attention. (1) It was a dangerous mission. (2) It was a responsible mission. (3) It was a successful mission.

III. The declaration of David's fitness for the throne of Israel. "I have provided Me a king among his sons." The secret of David's success is explained by three things. (1) There was a Divine choice. (2) There was a Divine preparation. (3) There was a Divine calling. God makes the choice, qualifies the man, and appoints the office.

Parker, City Temple,vol. i., p. 23.

References: 1 Samuel 16:1. F. M. Krummacher, David the King of Israel,p. 1; R. Lorimer, Bible Studies in Life and Truth,p. 93. 1 Samuel 16:1. W. M. Taylor, David King of Israel,p. 1; Sunday Magazine,1886, p. 28.