1 Samuel 16:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But Samuel said, “If I go, Saul will hear the news and try to kill me.” The Lord said, “Go to Bethlehem. Take a young calf with you and tell them, ‘I have come to make a sacrifice to the Lord.’

Cross References

1 Samuel 9:12

The young women answered, “Yes, the seer is here. He is just up the road. He came to town today. Some people are meeting together today to share in a fellowship offering at the place for worship.

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, ‘Let me go. Our family is having a sacrifice in Bethlehem. My brother ordered me to be there. Now if I am your friend, please let me go and see my brothers.’ That is why David has not come to the king’s table.”

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and don’t hurt anyone.

Luke 1:34

Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen? I am still a virgin.”

Exodus 3:11

But Moses said to God, “I am not a great man! How can I be the one to go to Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt?”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will show you what to do. You must anoint the person I show you.”