King David (1985)

Arthur Whybrow: Jesse

Quotes 

• Samuel : God is not a man that He should deceive you... The Lord does not see as man sees. Men judge by outward appearances, but the Lord judges by the heart alone.

  [to David] 

  Samuel : You kneel before me as the shepherd of your father's flock, but God has chosen you... to be the shepherd of His people Israel, to unite His scattered tribes into one nation... and to send the heathen from His promised land.

  Young David : My brothers are all soldiers. Why not choose one of them?

  Samuel : It was not I who chose you. It was the Lord God of Israel.

  Young David : I am the least in my father's house.

  Samuel : You are a child after God's own heart.

  Young David : If I stand so well in His sight, why not let Him command me face to face?

  Jesse : Because no man may see God face to face and live. God speaks to man through the mouths of His prophets.

  Samuel : So be it. When I have gone the way of all flesh, you shall be brought before the king by one of his sons. Then shall the Lord challenge you, even as you have challenged Him, to defend His name and His honor. Have no fear, David. The Lord shall not forsake you so long as you keep His laws and obey His prophets without question.

• Jesse : Any man can teach, but David's are the gifts of God.