1 Samuel 16:2

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Samuel answered, “If I do that, Saul will find out and have me killed.” “Take a calf with you,” the Lord replied. “Tell everyone that you've come to offer it as a sacrifice to me,

Cross References

1 Samuel 9:12

“Yes, he is,” they replied. “He's in town today because there's going to be a sacrifice and a sacred meal at the place of worship. In fact, he's just ahead of you. Hurry

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Luke 1:34

Mary asked the angel, “How can this happen? I am not even married!”

Exodus 3:11

But Moses said, “Who am I to go to the king and lead your people out of Egypt?”

1 Samuel 16:3

then invite Jesse to the sacrifice. When I show you which one of his sons I have chosen, pour the olive oil on his head.”