1 Samuel 9:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel.  He will save them from the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of my people,  for their cry has come to me.’

Cross References

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took the flask of oil,  poured it out on Saul’s head,  kissed him, and said, ‘Hasn’t the Lord anointed you  ruler over his inheritance?  ,

1 Samuel 15:1

Samuel told Saul, ‘The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel.  Now, listen to the words of the Lord.

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.’

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long are you going to mourn for Saul,  since I have rejected him as king over Israel?  Fill your horn with oil  and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem  because I have selected for myself a king from his sons.’

2 Samuel 3:18

Now take action, because the Lord has spoken concerning David: “Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and the power of all Israel’s enemies.” ’

2 Kings 20:5

‘Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader  of my people, “This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I have heard your prayer;  I have seen your tears. Look, I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the Lord’s temple.

Jeremiah 32:8

‘Then, as the Lord had said, my cousin Hanamel came to the guard’s courtyard and urged me, “Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.” Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord.

1 Samuel 14:20

Saul and all the troops with him assembled and marched to the battle, and there the Philistines were, fighting against each other in great confusion!

1 Samuel 14:23

So the Lord saved Israel that day. The battle extended beyond Beth-aven,

Proverbs 16:9

A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.