1 Samuel 16:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of 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

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

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Luke 1:34

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

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do, and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.”

1 Samuel 20:29

he said, ‘Let me go, for our family is holding a sacrifice in the city, and my brother has commanded me to be there. So now, if I have found favor in your sight, let me get away and see my brothers.’ For this reason he has not come to the king’s table.”

1 Samuel 9:12

They answered, “Yes, there he is just ahead of you. Hurry; he has come just now to the town because the people have a sacrifice today at the shrine.