1 Samuel 16:2

God's Word

“How can I go?” Samuel asked. “When Saul hears about it, he’ll kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I’ve come to sacrifice to the Lord.’

Cross References

Exodus 3:11

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the people of Israel out of Egypt?”

Matthew 10:16

“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves.

Luke 1:34

Mary asked the angel, “How can this be? I’m a virgin.”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. I will reveal to you what you should do, and you will anoint for me the one I point out to you.”

1 Samuel 20:29

David said to me ‘Please let me go. Our relatives will offer a sacrifice in the city, and my brother ordered me to be there. If you will permit it, please let me go to see my brothers.’ This is why he hasn’t come to your banquet.”

1 Samuel 9:12

The girls answered, “He’s there ahead of you. Hurry! He ⌞just⌟ went into the city today since the people are offering a sacrifice on the worship site.