1 Samuel 16:2

Modern English Version

Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’

Cross References

Exodus 3:11

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

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Luke 1:34

Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?”

1 Samuel 16:3

Call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you will do. And you will anoint for Me him whom I tell to you.”

1 Samuel 20:29

And he said, ‘Please let me go, for our family has a sacrifice in the city and my brother has commanded me to come. Now, if I have found favor in your sight, please let me leave and see my brothers.’ This is why he has not come to the king’s table.”

1 Samuel 9:12

And they answered them and said, “He is. Behold, he is ahead of you. Hurry now, for today he came to the city, because there is a sacrifice for the people in the high place today.