1 Samuel 16 Artwork

"And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons." - 1 Samuel 16:1

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1 Samuel 3:16 - "Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I."

1 Samuel 3:16 - "Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I."

1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these." An interpretation of 1 Samuel 16:10; 'Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.' Visualize this biblical scene as a detailed digital art piece. Picture Jesse, an older bearded Middle-Eastern man presenting his seven diverse sons of varying ages and appearances to Samuel. Samuel himself is a wise, elderly figure, rejecting these contenders with a stern, yet compassionate look. The setting should be an ancient Middle-Eastern courtyard under the harsh desert sun. Let the emotions of the characters and the stakes of the situation be palpable in your depiction.

1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."

1 Samuel 16:8 - "Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this." An interpretation of a scene from 1 Samuel 16:8: A man named Jesse is inviting another man, Abinadab, to approach a third person, Samuel. Jesse communicates that Abinadab has not been selected by their deity. This involves elements of Middle Eastern culture with all the characters presenting as Middle Eastern men. The setting is a simple dwelling from the Bronze Age, with rustic furnishings and earthenware. The medium used is reminiscent of pre-1912 artistry, but interpreted in the context of digital art, which implies luminous colors and high contrast.

1 Samuel 16:8 - "Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this."

1 Samuel 28:16 - "Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?" A vivid and deeply engrossing representation of 1 Samuel 28:16 - 'Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?'. Create this biblical scene with an atmospheric feel, using the techniques that would be seen in traditional landscape paintings with a balance of soft and bold colors. Keep in mind the mood of the context, it should feel somber and dramatic. Samuel should appear as a prominent figure, engaging in dialogue, against a backdrop depicting the divine departure.

1 Samuel 28:16 - "Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?"

1 Samuel 16:15 - "And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee."

1 Samuel 16:15 - "And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee."

1 Samuel 17:16 - "And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days."

1 Samuel 17:16 - "And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days."

1 Samuel 16:9 - "Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this." A historical depiction inspired by 1 Samuel 16:9 in the Bible. The scene captures a poignant moment wherein Jesse, a Middle-Eastern male, presents his son, Shammah, a Middle-Eastern young man, before an unseen authority. Jesse's face is etched with despair while Shammah looks hopeful yet uncertain. The atmosphere emits a sacred aura that underlines their faith in the divine choice. Display the visual narrative in a style reminiscent of traditional oil paintings, but with a modern twist to it, embracing the essence of digital art.

1 Samuel 16:9 - "Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this."

1 Samuel 6:16 - "And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day."

1 Samuel 6:16 - "And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day."

1 Samuel 16:14 - "¶ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him."

1 Samuel 16:14 - "¶ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him."

1 Samuel 16:4 - "And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?" A vivid image depicting 1 Samuel 16:4 from the Bible. The scene shows Samuel arriving in the town of Beth-lehem based on divine instructions. The elders of the town, characterized by their deep wisdom and age marks tremble at his arrival but seeking peace in their expressive eyes. The whole aura of the scenario is hovering between anticipation and trepidation. Beth-lehem is shown as a typical ancient town, awash in soft, early evening light, the architecture suggesting its historical roots. The scene is executed in an intricate and modern digital art style, mirroring the complexity and depth of the story.

1 Samuel 16:4 - "And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?"

1 Samuel 16:19 - "¶ Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep."

1 Samuel 16:19 - "¶ Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep."

1 Samuel 16:13 - "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah."

1 Samuel 16:13 - "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah."

1 Samuel 16:21 - "And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer."

1 Samuel 16:21 - "And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer."

1 Samuel 15:16 - "Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on."

1 Samuel 15:16 - "Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on."

1 Samuel 1:16 - "Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto." Create a digital interpretation of the scene from the biblical text, 1 Samuel 1:16 - 'Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.' Depict an anguished handmaid, making her pleads and complaints abundantly clear through her expressive body language and facial expressions. Her surroundings should reflect her emotional state with abstract forms, dramatized by contrasting shades. Please keep the art detailed and expressive.

1 Samuel 1:16 - "Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto."

1 Samuel 10:16 - "And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not." A digital art interpretation of a biblical scene. Here, Saul is in conversation with his uncle. He is explaining to him that they have found the lost asses. Saul's face is filled with relief and joy. But when it comes to the subject of the kingdom, which Samuel spoke of, he remains silent. His expression changes to one of secrecy and contemplation. The background is a rustic setting with Middle Eastern architectural details. The color palette consists of soft earthy hues to emphasize the era and enhance the ambiance.

1 Samuel 10:16 - "And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not."

1 Samuel 16:17 - "And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me."

1 Samuel 16:17 - "And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me."

1 Samuel 23:16 - "¶ And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God." Illustrate a scene from a literary text: 1 Samuel 23:16, which states 'And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.' Depict the moment Jonathan, a middle-aged Caucasian male with short hair, is going to David, a young Middle-Eastern male with long hair, inside a forest of oak and pine trees. Render this imagery in a vibrant, clean and detailed style reflective of digital art. The focus should be on Jonathan extending his hand to David as a symbol of strength and faith in God.

1 Samuel 23:16 - "¶ And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God."

1 Samuel 22:16 - "And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house." A dramatic biblical scene, depicting a regal figure in ancient Jewish attire, issuing a solemn declaration. In the scene, the regal figure is addressing a man named Ahimelech, as well as an implied group representing his entire familial house. The atmosphere is intense, embodying the gravity of the impending doom as stated in 1 Samuel 22:16. Please make this visually compelling using digital art techniques.

1 Samuel 22:16 - "And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house."

1 Samuel 18:16 - "But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them." 1 Samuel 18:16 - "But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them." This portrays a Biblical scene where David, a man of Middle-Eastern descent with curly dark hair and robed attire, is standing amidst a diverse crowd of people from Israel and Judah. They display outward affection and admiration towards him, highlighting their deep fondness. The setting is ancient Israel, with typical Middle-Eastern architecture and landscape in the background. The colors and forms used should reflect the aesthetics of the digital art medium, making the scene appear as if it's rendered with pixeled details, bold colors, and distinct edges.

1 Samuel 18:16 - "But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them."

1 Samuel 19:16 - "And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster."

1 Samuel 19:16 - "And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster."

1 Samuel 12:16 - "¶ Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes." Visualize 1 Samuel 12:16 from the Bible, 'Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes' in the style of digital art. Imagine the scene as immersive and strikingly mystic, full of light and ethereal elements that signify divine intervention. The spectators witnessing the great thing are awed, all in different positions representing 'standing and seeing'. Use a combination of vivid and soft colors to emphasize the distinction between the greatness of the event symbolized by the Lord and the human presence.

1 Samuel 12:16 - "¶ Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes."

1 Samuel 16:2 - "And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD."

1 Samuel 16:2 - "And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD."

1 Samuel 16:22 - "And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight."

1 Samuel 16:22 - "And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight."

2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." An interpretation of the verse '2 Samuel 5:16 - And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet' crafted in a digital artwork style. The text should be prominently displayed, surrounded by symbolic and abstract forms, offering a modern realization of these ancient words. The colors should lean towards rich hues and the tone resonating a solemn, reverent vibe.

2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."

1 Samuel 14:16 - "And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another."

1 Samuel 14:16 - "And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another."

1 Samuel 13:16 - "And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash."

1 Samuel 13:16 - "And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash."

1 Samuel 16:6 - "¶ And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him." A detailed digital art rendition of a scene from the book of 1 Samuel (Chapter 16:6). The scene takes place in an ancient Middle-Eastern setting. In the scene, a Middle-Eastern man with a look of anticipation stands expectantly. They are each dressed in ancient clothing. Words, 'Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.' float ethereally above the scene.

1 Samuel 16:6 - "¶ And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him."

1 Samuel 16:20 - "And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul." Create a scene from a biblical narrative, specifically 1 Samuel 16:20. Depict a figure, presumably Jesse, loading an ass with essentials: loaves of bread, a flask of wine, and a young goat (kid). Nearby is a young man, David, preparing for his journey to deliver these to Saul. The imagery should be rich and detailed, capturing not only the items and characters but also the essence of the era and location. Render this in a digital art style.

1 Samuel 16:20 - "And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul."

1 Samuel 25:16 - "They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep."

1 Samuel 25:16 - "They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep."