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.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 9:17
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 9:17, God reveals Saul to Samuel — a parallel where Samuel's human judgment is corrected by divine insight.
1 Samuel 17:13
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 17:13, Eliab is identified as the firstborn who went to battle, confirming the son Samuel first considered.
1 Chronicles 2:13
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 2:13, Eliab is identified as Jesse's firstborn, explaining why Samuel assumed he was the chosen one.
1 Chronicles 28:4
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 28:4, David recounts being chosen from among his brothers, directly reflecting the outcome of Samuel's visit.
1 Chronicles 5:1
Parallel
1 Chronicles 5:1 notes Reuben lost birthright — a parallel theme of the firstborn being passed over, as Eliab was.