1 Samuel 16:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 16:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 16:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon Da..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 16:13 — KJV
“Then 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 16:13 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 16:13
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. spoil: or, apparel”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 16:13: took, oil, spirit
“Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 16:13: then, anointed, lord
“And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 16:13: then, took, oil
“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 16:13: then, samuel, took
“Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 16:13: then, samuel, came
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