^{6 Ref} And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.

^{7 Ref} But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

^{8 Ref} Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

^{9 Ref} Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.