10. In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The lord has not chosen any of these.”
11. Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?”“There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.”“Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
12. So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes.And the lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”
13. So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
14. Now the Spirit of the lord had left Saul, and the lord sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear.
15. Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you.