1 Samuel 15:17

New American Bible - revised edition

Samuel then said: “Though little in your own eyes, are you not chief of the tribes of Israel? The Lord anointed you king of Israel

Cross References

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke there was terror; he was exalted in Israel; but he became guilty through Baal and died.

Matthew 18:4

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Judges 6:15

But he answered him, “Please, my Lord, how can I save Israel? My family is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am the most insignificant in my father’s house.”

1 Samuel 10:1

Then, from a flask he had with him, Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying: “The Lord anoints you ruler over his people Israel. You are the one who will govern the Lord’s people and save them from the power of their enemies all around them. The Signs Foretold. “This will be the sign for you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his heritage:

1 Samuel 10:22

Again they consulted the Lord, “Is there still someone else to come forward?” The Lord answered: He is hiding among the baggage.

1 Samuel 15:16

Samuel said to Saul: “Stop! Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” “Speak!” he replied.

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul replied: “Am I not a Benjaminite, from the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and is not my clan the least among the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why say such things to me?” The Meal.