David, from Flock to Throne

Stop 1 of 7

Bethlehem — the anointing

Samuel passes over seven brothers; the youngest is missing, keeping the sheep. "Man looks on the outward appearance; the Lord looks on the heart".

Readings for this stop

• 1 Samuel 16, 1-13

1. 1Bethlehem — the anointing
2. 2The Valley of Elah — Goliath
3. 3The Cave of Adullam — the outcasts
4. 4En-gedi — sparing the king
5. 5Ziklag — the darkest hour
6. 6Hebron — king at last
7. 7Jerusalem — the City of David