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David Is Anointed

1 Samuel 16:1–13

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

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David Is Anointed – 1 Samuel 16:1–13
Peg people in this story11 pieces
The Lord – Doll 1

The Lord

Doll 1
Samuel – Doll 14

Samuel

Doll 14
Jesse – Doll 25

Jesse

Doll 25
Eliab – Doll 16

Eliab

Doll 16
Abinadab – Doll 15

Abinadab

Doll 15
Shammah – Doll 22

Shammah

Doll 22
Jesse’s Son 4 – Doll 26

Jesse’s Son 4

Doll 26
Jesse’s Son 5 – Doll 18

Jesse’s Son 5

Doll 18
Jesse’s Son 6 – Doll 23

Jesse’s Son 6

Doll 23
Jesse’s Son 7 – Doll 20

Jesse’s Son 7

Doll 20
David – Doll 13

David

Doll 13
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