OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 16:10

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Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen these.”

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Verse 10. Seven. David was absent. Isai had eight sons. Calmet. 17:12. Yet only seven are mentioned, 1 Chronicles 2:13. Perhaps one of those whom he produced on this occasion, might be a grandson, or one is omitted in Chronicles. Calmet.

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