1 Samuel 16:2

New Living Translation

But Samuel asked, “How can I do that? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” “Take a heifer with you,” the Lord replied, “and say that you have come to make a sacrifice to the Lord.

Cross References

Exodus 3:11

But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”

Matthew 10:16

“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

Luke 1:34

Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you which of his sons to anoint for me.”

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, ‘Please let me go, for we are having a family sacrifice. My brother demanded that I be there. So please let me get away to see my brothers.’ That’s why he isn’t here at the king’s table.”

1 Samuel 9:12

“Yes,” they replied. “Stay right on this road. He is at the town gates. He has just arrived to take part in a public sacrifice up at the place of worship.