1 Samuel 9:16

New American Bible - revised edition

At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin whom you are to anoint as ruler of my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked upon my people; their cry has come to me.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:18

Now take action, for the Lord has said of David: By David my servant I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and from the power of all their enemies.”

2 Kings 20:5

Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people: “Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Now I am healing you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord.

Psalm 102:1

The prayer of one afflicted and wasting away whose anguish is poured out before the Lord.

Psalm 106:44

Still God had regard for their affliction when he heard their wailing.

Psalm 25:18

Look upon my affliction and suffering; take away all my sins.

Proverbs 16:9

The human heart plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.

Jeremiah 32:8

And, just as the Lord had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the court of the guard and said, “Please purchase my field in Anathoth, in the territory of Benjamin; as nearest relative, you have the first right of possession—purchase it for yourself.” Then I knew this was the word of the Lord.

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 14:20

And Saul and all his men rallied and rushed into the fight, where the Philistines, wholly confused, were thrusting swords at one another.

1 Samuel 14:23

Thus the Lord saved Israel that day. Saul’s Oath. The battle continued past Beth-aven.

1 Samuel 15:1

Samuel said to Saul: “It was I the Lord sent to anoint you king over his people Israel. Now, therefore, listen to the message of the Lord.

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel: How long will you grieve for Saul, whom I have rejected as king of Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and be on your way. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for from among his sons I have decided on a king.

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I myself will tell you what to do; you are to anoint for me the one I point out to you. Samuel Anoints David.