1 Samuel 16:12

World Messianic Bible British Edition

He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with a handsome face and good appearance. The LORD said, “Arise! Anoint him, for this is he.”

Cross References

Genesis 39:6

He left all that he had in Joseph’s hand. He didn’t concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.

2 Samuel 23:1

Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:

2 Samuel 7:8

Now therefore tell my servant David this: ‘The LORD of Hosts says, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel.

1 Kings 1:34

Let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel. Blow the shofar, and say, ‘Long live King Solomon!’

Psalm 2:2

The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his Anointed, saying,

Psalm 2:6

“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”

Psalm 78:70

He also chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds;

Exodus 2:2

The woman conceived and bore a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months.

Song of Solomon 5:10

My beloved is white and ruddy. The best amongst ten thousand.

Lamentations 4:7

Her Nazirites were purer than snow. They were whiter than milk. They were more ruddy in body than rubies. Their polishing was like sapphire.

Zechariah 4:14

Then he said, “These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”

Acts 4:27

“For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Yeshua, whom you anointed,

Acts 7:20

At that time Moses was born, and was exceedingly handsome to God. He was nourished three months in his father’s house.

Hebrews 11:23

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

1 Samuel 16:18

Then one of the young men answered and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skilful in playing, a mighty man of valour, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the LORD is with him.”

1 Samuel 17:42

When the Philistine looked around and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and had a good looking face.

1 Samuel 17:55

When Saul saw David go out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the army, “Abner, whose son is this youth?” Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I can’t tell.”

1 Samuel 9:17

When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, “Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! He will have authority over my people.”