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1 Samuel 16:9

JesseShammah

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

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

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

10 Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.”

11 And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”

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BSB
Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.”
KJV
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
WEB
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. He said, “The LORD has not chosen this one, either.”
ASV
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.
DARBY
Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, Neither has Jehovah chosen this one.
BLB
And Jesse made Shammah pass over, and he said, “This one YHWH has not chosen.”
ÅB
Så lot Isai Samma gå fram; men han sa: Heller ikke ham har Herren utvalgt.
OTB
Så lot Isai Shamma gå forbi. Men han sa: «Herren har ikke valgt denne heller.»
B1930
Så lot Isai Samma gå frem; men han sa: Heller ikke ham har Herren utvalgt.

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