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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 16:12
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he sent and brought him in, etc.] Sent messengers into the field and to the flock for him, and being come home Jesse introduced him into the room where Samuel was: now he was ruddy; which some understand not of the ruddiness of his complexion, or of his cheeks, but of the redness of his hair; the former seems best: and withal of a beautiful countenance; of comely features: or “beautiful eyes” f323; bright, clear, and sparkling; eyes that are black or blue are reckoned beautiful: and goodly to look to; of a pleasant countenance, delightful to behold; he carried sweetness as well as majesty in his face; in this he was a type of Christ, (<220510>Song of Solomon 5:10,16). A beautiful aspect, as well as shape and height, recommended persons for government, as with the Ethiopians, as Aristotle f324 relates; so Agamemnon is represented by Priamus f325 for his personable appearance, as like a king, and fit to be one: and the Lord said, arise, anoint him, for this is he; that he had spoken to him of, and who it was his pleasure should be anointed king; and therefore, by a secret strong impulse upon his mind, was put upon doing it immediately, without any hesitation or delay.
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