10. Jesse sent all seven of his sons over to Samuel. Finally, Samuel said, “Jesse, the Lord hasn't chosen any of these young men.
11. Do you have any more sons?”“Yes,” Jesse answered. “My youngest son David is out taking care of the sheep.”“Send for him!” Samuel said. “We won't start the ceremony until he gets here.”
12. Jesse sent for David. He was a healthy, good-looking boy with a sparkle in his eyes. As soon as David came, the Lord told Samuel, “He's the one! Get up and pour the olive oil on his head.”
13. Samuel poured the oil on David's head while his brothers watched. At that moment, the Spirit of the Lord took control of David and stayed with him from then on.Samuel returned home to Ramah.
14. The Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord was terrifying him.
15. “It's an evil spirit from God that's frightening you,” Saul's officials told him.
16. “Your Majesty, let us go and look for someone who is good at playing the harp. He can play for you whenever the evil spirit from God bothers you, and you'll feel better.”
17. “All right,” Saul answered. “Find me someone who is good at playing the harp and bring him here.”