1 Samuel 16:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

And Samuel said, How is it possible for me to go? If Saul gets news of it he will put me to death. And the Lord said, Take a young cow with you and say, I have come to make an offering to the Lord.

Cross References

1 Samuel 9:12

And they said, He is; in fact he is before you: go quickly now, for he has come into the town today, for the people are making an offering in the high place today:

1 Samuel 20:29

Saying, Our family is making an offering in the town, and my brothers have given me orders to be there: so now, if I have grace in your eyes, let me go away and see my brothers. This is why he has not come to the king's table.

Matthew 10:16

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

Luke 1:34

And Mary said to the angel, How may this be, because I have had no knowledge of a man?

Exodus 3:11

And Moses said to God, Who am I to go to Pharaoh and take the children of Israel out of Egypt?

1 Samuel 16:3

And send for Jesse to be present at the offering, and I will make clear to you what you are to do: and you are to put the holy oil on him whose name I give you.