1 Samuel 16:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears 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 sons of Israel out of Egypt?”

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Luke 1:34

And Mary said to the angel, “How shall this be, since I have no husband?”

1 Samuel 16:3

And invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me him whom I name to you.”

1 Samuel 20:29

he said, ‘Let me go; for our family holds a sacrifice in the city, and my brother has commanded me to be there. So now, if I have found favor in your eyes, 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, “He is; behold, he is just ahead of you. Make haste; he has come just now to the city, because the people have a sacrifice today on the high place.