BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP77
MEET THE CHARACTERS
BIBLICAL CHARACTERS
- SamuelThe prophet who goes to Bethlehem to anoint God's chosen king
- JesseThe Bethlehem father who presents his sons to Samuel
- DavidJesse's youngest son, called in from tending sheep
SamuelMy heart is heavy over Saul. What will happen to Israel now?
HanaGod sent Samuel to Jesse's family in Bethlehem.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
Elder of BethlehemSamuel, do you come in peace?
SamuelIn peace. Prepare yourselves and come before the LORD.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
JesseI will present my sons one by one.
SamuelWe will see whether the LORD's chosen one is among them.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelThe tallest, strongest brother looks like a king!
HanaWe started judging by appearance without even noticing.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
SamuelWith Eliab's height and bearing, surely he is the chosen one.
EliabTell me if there is a task for me.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
SamuelI looked first at outward appearance.
HanaGod does not see as people see. He looks at the heart.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
JesseCome forward, my next son—and the next!
SamuelThe LORD has not chosen these sons either.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
SamuelAre these all your sons?
JesseThe youngest remains, but he is tending the sheep.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
DavidStay together, little ones. Let's move to that pasture.
Young ShepherdYour family has a gathering, yet you are still with the sheep.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
MessengerDavid! Samuel is calling for you at once!
DavidMe? Let me entrust the sheep, and I will come immediately!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
JesseThis is my youngest, David. He came straight from the fields.
DavidI heard that you called for me.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelCan the youngest one who arrived last really become king?
HanaGod's choice may not follow the order people expect.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
SamuelDavid, the LORD has chosen you.
DavidI do not understand it all, but I will listen.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelHe was anointed, but there is no crown or palace.
HanaBeing chosen is different from taking the throne immediately.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
BrotherI cannot believe this happened to our youngest brother.
DavidI do not yet understand what has begun either.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
SamuelDavid, the Spirit of the LORD will be with you.
DavidI will learn to carry what is entrusted to me in faith.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
Young ShepherdIf you were chosen as king, why did you return to the sheep?
DavidThese sheep are still the work entrusted to me today.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
Young ShepherdA wild animal could come at night. Aren't you afraid?
DavidI may be afraid, but I will not abandon the sheep.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelWhy work so hard when no one is watching?
HanaFaithfulness in hidden places can prepare us for greater responsibility.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelIf God sees the heart, does He look for a perfect person?
HanaNo. He sees a heart that trusts Him and responds faithfully.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelWe may hide motives from people, but not from God.
HanaRight. God sees our trust and responsibility deeply.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelSometimes I judge classmates by appearance or popularity.
HanaLet's not measure a person's worth by looks or popularity.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelEven a small task can become a season of preparation.
HanaYes. Let us be faithful today, even when no one notices.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13
YoelShall we compare what people saw with what God saw?
HanaRead 1 Samuel 16:1–13, and the contrast becomes clear.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 16:1–13