(Ozem joins others. Elihu advances triumphantly.)
Elihu:
O mouthpiece of the most high God, behold me!
I am the last.
Anoint me, and let the oil run down to the hem of my garment!
Anoint me, for I shall be a mighty king over Israel.
Daughter of Jesse (starting forward):
O brother, thou hast forgotten little David. (Turns to Samuel.)
O sir, if thou despiseth these, my brothers,
O let me show thee David. 'Tis the youngest,
And the best loved by me.
(The brothers surge forward angrily.)
Eliab and Others: No, no! He is a babe—a child—a—