1 Samuel 16:9

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 16:9

BSB

Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."

AKJV

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.

CPDV

Then Jesse brought Shammah. And he said about him, "And the Lord has not chosen this one."

ERV

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

NHEB

Then Jesse made Shimeah to pass by. He said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."

SMT

And Jesse will cause Shammah to pass by. And he will say, Also in this Jehovah chose not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 16:9

ThenJesseH3448Proper Name MasculinemadeShammahH8048Proper Name MasculinetopassbyH5674VerbAndhesaidH559VerbNeitherhaththeLORDH3068Proper Name chosenH977Verbthis

Commentary for 1 Samuel 16:9

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Overview of 1 Samuel 16:9

Summary

Shammah also fails selection process

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Samuel rejects third son

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC