Finally, contrary to what the prophet and Jesse thought, God chose as future king the eighth son ​ — David — ​ a young lad whom no one had even thought of calling. ​ — 1 Samuel 16: 6 - 12.
Viimaks, vastupidi prohveti ja Iisai ootustele, valis Jumal tulevaseks kuningaks Iisai kaheksanda poja Taaveti, poisikese, keda kellelgi polnud pähe tulnud isegi kohale kutsuda.