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1 Samuel 16:12-13 KJV
1 Samuel · chapter 16 · verses 12–13 · King James Version
12And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. 13Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.1 Samuel 16:12-13 · King James Version
1 Samuel 16:12-13 in context
10Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.
11And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
12And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
14But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
15And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- countenanceʻayinan eyeH5869 →
- beautifulyâphehbeautifulH3303 →
- brethrenʼâcha brother )H251 →
- withalʻimadverb or preposition, with , in varied applicationsH5973 →
- goodlyṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- anointmâshachto rub with oilH4886 →
- SamuelShᵉmûwʼêlShemuel, the name of three IsraelitesH8050 →
- SpiritrûwachwindH7307 →
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