1 Samuel 13:14 Quotes
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Source: 1 Samuel 13:14
Author: The Deuteronomists
"The Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart."
But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart [...]
Context
This line is written by the Deuteronomists in 1 Samuel 13:14.
The prophet Samuel is just telling King Saul that he really muffed up and he doesn't get to be king anymore because God wants a king that will obey him. Stinks to be Saul right now.
Where you've heard it
A man/woman/boy/girl/kangaroo/cyborg after your own heart is someone who you really like and have something in common with.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
It's become a normal phrase in the English language, so have at it.