1 Samuel 16:8

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 16:8

BSB

Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."

AKJV

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.

CPDV

And Jesse called Abinadab, and he brought him before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the Lord chosen this one."

ERV

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

NHEB

Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."

SMT

And Jesse will call for Abinadab, and he will cause him to pass by before Samuel. And he will say, Also this Jehovah chose not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 16:8

ThenJesseH3448Proper Name Masculine calledH7121Verb AbinadabH41Proper Name MasculineandmadehimpassH5674Verb beforeH6440Noun Masculine SamuelH8050Proper Name MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbNeitherhaththeLORDH3068Proper Name chosenH977Verbthis

Commentary for 1 Samuel 16:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 16:8

Summary

Abinadab is rejected as candidate

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Samuel rejects second son

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC