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1 Samuel 9:16-17

16 “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked upon my people, for their cry has reached me.”

17 When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.”

Cross References for 1 Samuel 9:16-17

Exodus 3:7 - The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying o... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:7

2 Kings 20:5 - “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your fa... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:5 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:5

Psalms 25:18 - Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:18

Psalms 106:44 - But he took note of their distress when he heard their cry; Click to read the verse Psalms 106:44 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:44

Deuteronomy 26:7 - Then we cried out to the Lord, the God of our fathers, and the Lord heard our voice and saw our... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:7

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

Exodus 3:7-9 - The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying o... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:7-9 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:7-9

Exodus 2:23-25 - During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cr... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:23-25 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:23-25

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 Samuel 5:12 - Those who did not die were afflicted with tumors, and the outcry of the city went up to heaven. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 5:12

1 Samuel 16:1 - The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king o... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:1

1 Samuel 22:2 - All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became th... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:2 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:2

1 Kings 19:15-16 - The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:15-16

2 Samuel 7:8 - “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pas... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:8 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:8

Jeremiah 14:2 - “Judah mourns, her cities languish; they wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:2

1 Samuel 15:1 - The Lord Rejects Saul as King Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one the Lord sent to anoint you ki... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:1

1 Samuel 16:3 - Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:3

2 Kings 9:3-6 - 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 9:3-6 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:3-6

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

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

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

Psalms 102:1 - Psalm 102 A prayer of an afflicted man. When he is faint and pours out his lament before the Lo... Click to read the verse Psalms 102:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 102:1