The youngest shepherd

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And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

1 Samuel 16:11-12 (BSB)

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God sent Samuel to choose a new king from Jesse’s sons. God did not pick the tallest or the oldest. He picked David, the youngest, who was out with the sheep. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, was born in David’s town.