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1 Samuel 16:1-2 Saul's Unfaithfulness and David's Anointing

1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

2 But Samuel said, “How can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me.”
The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’

Cross References for 1 Samuel 16:1-2

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1 Samuel 15:11 - “I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carrie... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:11

1 Samuel 15:35 - Until the day Samuel died, he did not go to see Saul again, though Samuel mourned for him. And ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:35 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:35

Acts 7:46 - who enjoyed God’s favor and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. Click to read the verse Acts 7:46 Click to read the verse Acts 7:46

Isaiah 11:10 - In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:10

Romans 15:12 - And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:12 Click to read the verse Romans 15:12

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Jeremiah 15:1 - Then the Lord said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before me, my heart would not... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:1

Psalms 89:19-20 - Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: “I have bestowed strength on a wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19-20 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19-20

Genesis 49:8-10 - “Judah, your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck of your enemies; your fath... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:8-10 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:8-10

1 Chronicles 5:2 - and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:2

1 Samuel 10:1 - Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not t... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:1

Joshua 7:10 - The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? Click to read the verse Joshua 7:10 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:10

Psalms 18:50 - He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and hi... Click to read the verse Psalms 18:50 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:50

Psalms 78:68 - but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:68 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:68

1 Samuel 17:12 - Now David was the son of an Ephrathite named Jesse, who was from Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:12

Psalms 78:68-71 - but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:68-71 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:68-71

1 Samuel 9:16 - “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader ov... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:16 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:16

2 Chronicles 6:6 - But now I have chosen Jerusalem for my Name to be there, and I have chosen David to rule my peo... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:6

Psalms 89:19 - Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: “I have bestowed strength on a wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19

Psalms 89:20 - I have found David my servant; with my sacred oil I have anointed him. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:20

Proverbs 8:15 - By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15

2 Chronicles 13:5 - Don’t you know that the Lord, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:5 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:5

1 Samuel 15:23 - For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because y... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:23

Isaiah 11:1 - The Branch From Jesse A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch wil... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:1

Hosea 13:11 - So in my anger I gave you a king, and in my wrath I took him away. Click to read the verse Hosea 13:11 Click to read the verse Hosea 13:11

2 Samuel 5:2 - In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military cam... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2

1 Kings 8:16 - ‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe o... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:16 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:16

1 Chronicles 12:23 - Others Join David at Hebron These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who came to David... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:23 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:23

1 Samuel 13:13-14 - “You acted foolishly,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:13-14

1 Chronicles 11:2 - In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campai... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:2

2 Kings 17:20 - Therefore the Lord rejected all the people of Israel; he afflicted them and gave them into the ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:20 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:20

Zechariah 4:14 - So he said, “These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth.” Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:14 Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:14

Isaiah 55:4 - See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples. Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:4

Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Da... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32

Psalms 75:7 - But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. Click to read the verse Psalms 75:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 75:7

1 Samuel 2:10 - those who oppose the Lord will be shattered. He will thunder against them from heaven; the Lord... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:10

Judges 12:8 - Ibzan, Elon and Abdon After him, Ibzan of Bethlehem led Israel. Click to read the verse Judges 12:8 Click to read the verse Judges 12:8

2 Samuel 6:21 - David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone f... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:21

Ruth 4:22 - Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David. Click to read the verse Ruth 4:22 Click to read the verse Ruth 4:22

Matthew 1:6 - and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uria... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:6

Jeremiah 7:16 - “So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:16

2 Kings 9:1 - Jehu Anointed King of Israel The prophet Elisha summoned a man from the company of the prophets... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:1 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:1

1 Samuel 13:14 - But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and app... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:14

Acts 13:22 - After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ‘I have found David... Click to read the verse Acts 13:22 Click to read the verse Acts 13:22

1 Samuel 15:26 - But Samuel said to him, “I will not go back with you. You have rejected the word of the Lord, a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:26

Jeremiah 6:30 - They are called rejected silver, because the Lord has rejected them.” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:30 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:30

1 Samuel 16:15 - Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:15

2 Kings 9:3 - Then take the flask and pour the oil on his head and declare, ‘This is what the Lord says: I an... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:3 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:3

Jeremiah 11:14 - “Do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them, because I will not listen... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 11:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 11:14

1 Samuel 16:23 - Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief wo... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:23

Ruth 4:17-22 - The women living there said, “Naomi has a son.” And they named him Obed. He was the father of J... Click to read the verse Ruth 4:17-22 Click to read the verse Ruth 4:17-22

2 Kings 9:6 - Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head and declare... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:6 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:6

1 Chronicles 2:10-15 - From Ram Son of Hezron Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, th... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:10-15 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:10-15

Acts 13:21-22 - Then the people asked for a king, and he gave them Saul son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin, ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:21-22 Click to read the verse Acts 13:21-22

Jeremiah 14:11-12 - Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:11-12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:11-12

Luke 2:4 - So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:4 Click to read the verse Luke 2:4

1 Samuel 21:11 - But the servants of Achish said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? Isn’t he the o... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 21:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 21:11

John 7:42 - Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from David’s family and from Bethlehem, th... Click to read the verse John 7:42 Click to read the verse John 7:42

1 Chronicles 11:3 - When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a compact with them at ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:3 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:3

2 Samuel 3:18 - Now do it! For the Lord promised David, ‘By my servant David I will rescue my people Israel fro... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:18

1 Chronicles 28:4 - “Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever.... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:4 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:4

1 Chronicles 2:12 - Boaz the father of Obed and Obed the father of Jesse. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:12

1 Chronicles 10:14 - and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to Da... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 10:14 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 10:14

1 Chronicles 11:10 - David’s Mighty Men These were the chiefs of David’s mighty men—they, together with all Israel, ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:10

Matthew 2:5 - “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: Click to read the verse Matthew 2:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:5