1 Samuel 16:2

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Samuel asked, ‘How can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me! ’ The Lord answered, ‘Take a young cow with you and say, “I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 9:12

The women answered, ‘Yes, he is ahead of you. Hurry, he only just entered the city, because there’s a sacrifice  for the people at the high place  today.

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, “Please let me go because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if I have found favour with you, let me go so I can see my brothers.” That’s why he didn’t come to the king’s table.’

Matthew 10:16

‘Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Luke 1:34

Mary asked the angel, ‘How can this be, since I have not had sexual relations with a man? ’

Exodus 3:11

But Moses asked God, ‘Who am I  that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt? ’

1 Samuel 16:3

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will let you know what you are to do.  You are to anoint for me the one I indicate to you.’