1 Samuel 16:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 16:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 16:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 16:3 — NIV
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Cross-References for 1 Samuel 16:3
“As you enter the town, you will meet some young women coming out to draw water, and they will tell you where the seer is.”
Prophetic direction for sacrifice
“Samuel replied, “Yes, I have come in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.”
Connects to the sacrifice Samuel makes
“So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.”
Follows the selection with anointing
“He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;”
God's choice of David
“After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’”
God's choice of David
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