The Lord's anointed proved to be one who was regarded as of no account, for the lad David was not even invited to meet the prophet. How suggestive of Him who was “despised and rejected of men!” His occupation should be noted: “Behold, he keepeth the sheep.” Again suggestive of our blessed Lord, and in marked contrast with Saul whose interest was in asses, and he even lost them.
When Samuel learned of the existence of the shepherd lad, he said to Jesse, “Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.” Note the margin: “Hebrew—sit round.” The circle would not be complete without David, and he must be in the center.