1 Samuel 16:6

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When they came, he saw Eliab and thought, “Certainly, here in the Lord’s presence is his anointed king.”

Cross References

1 Kings 12:26

He said to himself, “The kingdom will probably return to David’s dynasty now.

1 Kings 4:11

Benabinadab had the entire region of Dor. (Solomon’s daughter Taphath was his wife.)

1 Chronicles 2:13

Jesse was the father of Eliab (his firstborn), Abinadab (his second son), Shimea (his third son),

1 Chronicles 27:18

for the tribe of Judah Elihu, one of David’s brothers for the tribe of Issachar Omri, son of Michael

1 Chronicles 28:4

Yet, from my entire family the Lord God of Israel chose me to be king of Israel permanently. He had chosen the tribe of Judah to lead ⌞Israel⌟. From the families of Judah he chose my father’s family. From among my father’s sons he was pleased to make me king of all Israel.

2 Chronicles 11:18

Rehoboam married Mahalath, daughter of Jerimoth. (Jerimoth was the son of David and Abihail. Abihail was the daughter of Eliab, son of Jesse.)

Psalm 84:9

Look at our shield, O God. Look with favor on the face of your anointed one.

Judges 8:18

He asked Zebah and Zalmunna, “What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?” They answered, “They were like you. Each one looked like a king’s son.”

1 Samuel 17:13

Jesse’s three oldest sons joined Saul’s army for the battle. The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, the third was Shammah,

1 Samuel 17:22

David left the supplies behind in the hands of the quartermaster, ran to the battle line, and greeted his brothers.