The Bible In Paintings, #98: SAMUEL MEETS DAVID

Bing Images ^ | c. 2200 BC -- c. 95 AD | by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

[Hebrews 11:6]

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by MICHELANGELO
“David”
Florence, Italy

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YOUNG DAVID
THE SHEPHERD

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by GUIDO RENI
“The Young David”

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“David the Shepherd Boy”

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by SUSAN MCNALLY
“Young David As A Shepherd”

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by DAVID POLUS
“Shepherd David Playing the Harp”
Kibbuz Ramat - David, Israel

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by ELIZABETH JANE GARDNER BOUGUEREAU
“The Shepherd David”

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SAMUEL MEETS
YOUNG DAVID

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1^st. . S A M U E L . . 1 6
New International Version, emphases added
Abrdgd – the complete text is in your Bible
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1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king. 3 You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”

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6 When he arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.”

7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. ”

8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.” 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”

“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”

Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”

12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features.

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Jesse Presents His Sons to Samuel”

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by WILLIAM BRASSEY HOLE
“Samuel Anointing David in the Midst of His Brethren”

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NOTE: WE STILL HAVE 29 PICTURES OF THE ACTUAL ANOINTING TO VIEW, BUT THAT WOULD OVER-LOAD THIS THREAD. SO, WE’LL SAVE THOSE FOR TOMORROW AND INSTEAD FINISH TODAY WITH THESE 5 BEAUTIES:

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by CHARLES CONNICK STUDIOS
“David Anointed as King”
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California

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SNEAK PEEK: Next time,

SAMUEL ANOINTS
DAVID AS KING

If you're sensing the Holy Spirit is suggesting
that you read ahead, we'll be in 1^ST SAMUEL 16

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R E S O U R C E S

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If you'd like to see for yourself the Bing page
which yielded most of the works above, here is the link:

Samuel Anoints David

Where no attribution appears below a work,
the artist's name is unknown
Works are numbered to facilitate your commenting

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Links to three masters who painted Biblical scenes prolifically:

REMBRANDT HARMENSZOON van RIJN

GUSTAV DORÉ
241 wood engravings for
La Grande Bible de Tours

JAMES TISSOT
180 watercolors depicting Bible scenes

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This series keeps moving from one Bible passage to another,
so here is a fascinating and enjoyable link to assist in following along:
BIBLE TIMELINE

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Finally, here are links to the
PREVIOUS 97 POSTS IN THIS SERIES
, with descriptive titles to assist you in finding those which interest you

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SPECIAL THANKS
to FReeper left that other site,
who allowed God to make her His conduit
for incomparable enthusiasm, encouragement,
education, advice and technical assistance!

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NOTES ON MY SELECTION CRITERIA

Q u a l i t y The Bible and its Author are my focus, not the art:
this is The Bible in Paintings, not “Great Paintings” nor even “Good Paintings.” So, works need not be masterpieces to qualify for inclusion here—they don’t need to be housed at the Louvre nor auctioned by Sotheby’s. They only need to illustrate successfully some aspect of the Biblical text or, frankly, just tickle my fancy, which I'm asking the Holy Spirit to guide. Often, artists misrepresent the Scripture, but unless the error is material, licentious or heretical I usually include the artwork, trusting that the Spirit is perfectly capable of defending Himself. So, with such forgiving filters, it means that you're seeing practically everything I'm finding.

P a c i n gThe pace may seem glacial to those eager to see their favorite events. My commission is to search for art on each Bible passage in sequence; if I find enough, then it becomes the next installment, even if undramatic. But where there is no art, that Bible passage goes untold here. The Bible is a thick book, as you know; but we'll get there eventually, Lord willing. Always remember:
love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!

Art is merely the Toy Department of Bible study,
so I’m just having fun here—I hope you are, too!
Thank you for your understanding.

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[etabeta]

Although I had studied French and English in school, I was not very proficient in speaking those languages. Then I married an American who spoke a very good Italian. When we came to this Country, it was rather difficult for me to engage in conversation. Little by little, though, I became fluent and I knew I had mastered the language when I started thinking in English.

[xp38]

Visited Europe in 1996 and saw it then. Easily the greatest statue i’ve ever seen. The size surprises since it’s quite large. The Pieta might rival it but since it was damaged it’s kept distant from viewing and it’s smaller and life size.

[Maudeen]

I actually had some children in Kid's Church today . . . showed CBN's Superbook David and Goliath. It made for a good lesson. Their eyes got wide in the bear, lion and Goliath scenes. When I get back to using PowerPoint I'll revisit your posts for some pics in reviewing lessons.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I'd guess yours is pretty much the consensus view--I certainly agree, from afar.

I've not yet visited Europe--I'm saving that for the Millennium, LOL. When my parents went in the '70s I requested three souvenirs: an Eiffel Tower rivet, a Notre Dame Cathedral gargoyle, and the Pietá's brass nameplate. What I got was flecks of Tower paint.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Sounds interesting. Nothing beats wide-eyed children.

[xp38]

The funny thing is I was neutral before I saw it. I had seen the replica outside and debated whether to pay to see the original inside at The Academia. My guidebook said it was worth it though. Fortunately I decided to do so.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I had the advantage of reading about its creation in detail in The Agony and the Ecstasy before I ever saw a picture of it, which favorably predisposed me toward it. As you can see plainly above, I still am.