And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither — Samuel insists that David be brought. And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to — David is described as 'ruddy' ('admoni, reddish, possibly fair-skinned), 'beautiful of countenance' ('yafeh to'ar), and 'good to look upon' ('yafeh mar'eh). Despite these attractive qualities, Samuel's choice will not be based on appearance. and the LORD said, Arise, and anoint him: for this is he — God directs Samuel to anoint David.

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