The Bible In Paintings, #99: SAMUEL ANOINTS DAVID AS (FUTURE) KING

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

[Hebrews 11:6]

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SAMUEL ANOINTS
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 0 2 4 . . B. C.

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Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.

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1
by CLAUDE GELLÉE
“David Anointed King by the Prophet Samuel”

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2
by MATTIA PRETI
“Samuel Anointing David”

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3
by BENOUVILLE
“Samuel Anoints Boy David Israel's King on a Tease of Red Roots”

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3A – DETAIL

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by SALOMON DE BRAY
“Samuel Anointing David”

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by Italian School
“The Prophet Samuel”

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10
by ALEXANDER IVANOV
“Samuel Anoints David to the Kingdom”

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by VERONESE
“The Anointing of David”

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14
by FELIX-JOSEPH BARRIAS
“Anointing of David by Samuel”

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by JAN VICTORS
“The Anointing of David”

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18
by NICOLAI ABRAHAM ABILDGAARD
“David Anointed By Samuel”

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by LIGARI
“Samuel Anoints David”

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by JEAN FOUQUET
“David Anointed by Samuel”

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by JAN LIEVENS

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by JACOB BAROSIN
“Samuel Anoints David”

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28
by VELAZQUEZ
“The Anointing of David by Samuel”

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29
by FELIX-JOSEPH BARRIAS
“Annointing of David by Saul”

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SNEAK PEEK: Next time,

SAUL HIRES A
HARPIST: DAVID!

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 98 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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[Hebrews 11:6]

At the Holy Spirit's prompting, I am surveying "Bible art" to give God glory, as many of these artists have done, and for my own amusement and learning; and I thought others might enjoy it and be blessed by it, too. My plan is to proceed methodically from left-to right, Genesis to Revelation, as the Lord wills. Back soon with another.

The Bible encourages us to meditate on it (Ps. 1:1-3, 119:11-16, etc.); these artists have done so, and their works can assist us and enrich our own thoughts about biblical characters, incidents and concepts, and increase our faith in He who is behind it all. As you encounter and consider these images and the related Scriptures and the Spirit enlightens your understanding, please share it with us!

But it is not only oil-on-canvas that can so help us; I refer to the astonishing video series The Chosen, which strolls through the four Gospels at the most leisurely pace. The eight episodes of Season 1 are finished, and the second of a planned seven seasons is coming soon. I say "leisurely" because after an entire year’s viewing Jesus still has only seven of the apostles (although He's preparing to call up Thomas from the minor leagues--but Thomas is skeptical, of course). Anticipating a canvas of fifty-plus hours instead of a movie's paltry two hours, The Chosen turns the characters (especially including Jesus!) into three-dimensional humans and brings the Gospels alive--you have never seen anything even remotely like it! Here is the Official Trailer.

Here is a link for free viewing of The Chosen: “Works with your phone, tablet, and you can cast to your Roku or Chromecast.” Last fall I paid $34.98 for DVDs and ongoing internet access—best 35 bucks I’ve ever spent (I don’t recall how much our marriage license cost, but then it was 43 years ago).

[Hebrews 11:6]

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F o r . . y o u r

CONSIDERATION

ENJOYMENT

& BLESSING

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[marktwain]

I wonder why so many paintings depicting David as a red-head.

Must be a reason...

[who knows what evil?]

Gingers rule...deal with it. :-)

[Hebrews 11:6]

Was hoping you’d tell me.

[etabeta]

Glad you included Jean Fouquet, my all-time favorite painter of manuscript illuminations of the 15th c. I thank you for that.

[Vendome]

Wish I could pick one but, they are all so interesting for their time

Thank you

Vendome

[Ezekiel]

I wonder why so many paintings depicting David as a red-head. Must be a reason...

Great timing with this thread. Columbus Day.

Columbus (meaning "dove" same as the name Jonah, and he is also suspected of being a crypto-Jew) was famous for confusing The New World with India, so the people already living on the land were called Indians. Aka the "Red Man."

David was described as "admoni" - which could be red-haired and/or ruddy, robust, rosie-cheeked... I get the sense that they all apply as in David was "red-blooded", meaning the real deal, accept no substitutes.

There's a national parallel in the images and accounts of our beloved Father of our Country, George Washington. He is depicted as cherub-cheeked, with beautiful, compassionate eyes.

The Jews were expelled from Spain on the 9th of Av by the same king and queen who funded Columbus' voyage to the New World, which set sail the next day.

In the weirdest way, America and the indigenous tribes became equated with the Hodu (India) of the Book of Esther. But then PC wormed in, and it was in bad taste to ask what kind of Indian - "dot" or "feather". The American Indians became known as Native Americans.

But these "Native Americans" are still ruddy.

Sunflowers are native Americans, so it all comes around full circle! :)

[Hebrews 11:6]

I very nearly did not post it, because I did not—and still do not—understand the relevance to David’s anointing of that black pile of corpses. Perhaps you can explain the connection.

[Hebrews 11:6]

So, then, a 29-way tie, eh?

[Hebrews 11:6]

Israel, Spain, America and India--Ezekiel's Travelogue. But you've neglected England: The Red-Headed League!

[Vendome]

pretty much...

[etabeta]

I imagine in the valley Philistine and Israelite forces are engaged in battle. Samuel and David are on higher ground, the two scenes divided by the tree. One side holy and pure and the other side dark and bloody. Just how I see it.

[Hebrews 11:6]

A reasonable explanation, which is more than I had. So, then, a contrast....

[Ezekiel]

That was a fun mystery. Thanx!

[Cloverfarm]

Continuing to enjoy this feature :)

[Hebrews 11:6]

Mr. Jabez Wilson does not agree with you. So, new to Sherlock?

[Hebrews 11:6]

Great! Upcoming next:

David and Saul, David and GoliathX3, David and SaulX3,
David and Abigail....DavidDavidDavidDavidDavidDavidDavidDavid

[Ezekiel]

It's been a long while.

Everyone has a different perspective! :)

I wouldn't know what you've got for artwork for tomorrow's thread, but it'll be a truly anointed selection based on the subject.

[Hebrews 11:6]

If you think about “harping” and consider that I’m basically fun-loving, you might just guess tomorrow’s first image.