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.
14. At that very moment the Spirit of God left Saul and in its place a black mood sent by God settled on him. He was terrified.
17. Saul told his servants, “Go ahead. Find me someone who can play well and bring him to me.”
18. One of the young men spoke up, “I know someone. I’ve seen him myself: the son of Jesse of Bethlehem, an excellent musician. He’s also courageous, of age, well-spoken, and good-looking. And God is with him.”
19. So Saul sent messengers to Jesse requesting, “Send your son David to me, the one who tends the sheep.”
22. Saul sent word back to Jesse: “Thank you. David will stay here. He’s just the one I was looking for. I’m very impressed by him.”
23. After that, whenever the bad depression from God tormented Saul, David got out his harp and played. That would calm Saul down, and he would feel better as the moodiness lifted.