Samuel Anoints David as King - Biblical Painting #246169 (License: Personal Use)

This 19th-century religious painting illustrates the moment from 1 Samuel 16:13 when the prophet Samuel anoints David, the youngest son of Jesse, as the next king of Israel. The scene features Samuel in a deep red robe and green turban, holding a horn of oil, while David kneels bare-chested in humble submission, wearing a simple loincloth and blue headband. In the background, ancient stone architecture and palm trees evoke the Judean wilderness near Bethlehem, reinforcing the historical and theological weight of the event.

Used in Bible study resources, church sermons, Sunday school materials, and theological websites to illustrate the concept of divine calling and prophetic authority. Matches user intent for visual exegesis, religious education, or devotional content about David’s rise to kingship.