1 Samuel 15:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Samuel said, “In the past you didn’t think that you were important, but the Lord chose you to be the king. So you became the leader of the tribes of Israel.

Cross References

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul answered, “But I am a member of the tribe of Benjamin. It is the smallest tribe in Israel. And my family is the smallest in the tribe of Benjamin. Why do you say Israel wants me?”

1 Samuel 10:22

Then they asked the Lord, “Has Saul come here yet?” The Lord said, “Saul is hiding behind the supplies.”

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took a jar of the special oil and poured the oil on Saul’s head. Samuel kissed Saul and said, “The Lord has anointed you to be the leader over the people who belong to him. You will control the people. You will save them from the enemies that are all around them. He has anointed you to be ruler over his people. Here is a sign that will prove this is true:

Matthew 18:4

The greatest person in God’s kingdom is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

Hosea 13:1

“The tribe of Ephraim made itself very important in Israel. Ephraim spoke and people shook with fear. But Ephraim sinned by worshiping Baal, so he must die.

Judges 6:15

But Gideon answered and said, “Pardon me, sir. How can I save Israel? My family group is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh, and I am the youngest one in my family.”

1 Samuel 15:16

Samuel said to Saul, “Stop! Let me tell you what the Lord told me last night.” Saul answered, “Tell me what he said.”