The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. Cross References 1 Samuel 16:6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, "Surely here before the LORD is His anointed." 1 Samuel 16:8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either." 1 Samuel 16:9 Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either." Treasury of Scripture And the three oldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah. the names 1 Samuel 17:28 1 Samuel 16:6-8 1 Chronicles 2:13 Shammah 2 Samuel 13:3,32 2 Samuel 21:21 Shimeah |