12 So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy,[a] handsome appearance.(A)

Then the Lord said, “Anoint him, for he is the one.”(B) 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil, anointed him(C) in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord took control of David from that day forward.(D) Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 16:12 Or ruddy

12 So he(A) sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome(B) features.

Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed(C) him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord(D) came powerfully upon David.(E) Samuel then went to Ramah.

Read full chapter

20 I have found David My servant;
I have anointed him with My sacred oil.(A)

Read full chapter

20 I have found David(A) my servant;(B)
    with my sacred oil(C) I have anointed(D) him.

Read full chapter