1 Samuel 16:2

New Century Version

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

Cross References

1 Samuel 9:12

The young women answered, “Yes, he’s here. He’s ahead of you. Hurry now. He has just come to our town today, because the people will offer a sacrifice at the place of worship.

1 Samuel 20:29

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

Matthew 10:16

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Luke 1:34

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

Exodus 3:11

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

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will tell you what to do. You must appoint the one I show you.”