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I have seen a son of Jesse - Dr. Warburton supposes the story is anticipated from 1Sa 16:14-23, and that the true chronology of this part of David’s life is the following: -
1. David is anointed by Samuel;
2. Carries provisions to his brethren in the army;
3. Fights with and kills Goliath;
4. Is received into the king’s court,
5. Contracts a friendship with Jonathan;
6. Incurs Saul’s jealousy;
7. Retires to his father’s house;
8. Is after some time sent for by Saul to sooth his melancholy with his harp;
9. Again excites Saul’s jealousy, who endeavors to smite him with his javelin.
This anticipation between the 14th and 23d verse comes in, in the order of time, between 1Sa 16:9 and 1Sa 16:10, 1Sa 18:9, 1Sa 18:10, where the breach is apparent.