1 Samuel 15:17

Good News Translation

Samuel answered, “Even though you consider yourself of no importance, you are the leader of the tribes of Israel. The Lord anointed you king of Israel,

Cross References

Hosea 13:1

In the past, when the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the other tribes of Israel were afraid; they looked up to Ephraim. But the people sinned by worshiping Baal, and for this they will die.

Matthew 18:4

The greatest in the Kingdom of heaven is the one who humbles himself and becomes like this child.

Judges 6:15

Gideon replied, “But Lord, how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least important member of my family.”

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, “The Lord anoints you as ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people and protect them from all their enemies. And this is the proof to you that the Lord has chosen you to be the ruler of his people:

1 Samuel 10:22

they asked the Lord, “Is there still someone else?” The Lord answered, “Saul is over there, hiding behind the supplies.”

1 Samuel 15:16

“Stop,” Samuel ordered, “and I will tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” “Tell me,” Saul said.

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul answered, “I belong to the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important one in the tribe. Why, then, do you talk like this to me?”