1 Samuel 16:12-14
Christian Standard Bible
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 and anointed him(C) in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David from that day forward.(D) Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.
David in Saul’s Court
14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul,(E) and an evil spirit sent from the Lord began to torment him,
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- 16:12 Or ruddy
1 Samuel 16:12-14
New International Version
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.
David in Saul’s Service
14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed(F) from Saul, and an evil[a] spirit(G) from the Lord tormented him.(H)
Footnotes
- 1 Samuel 16:14 Or and a harmful; similarly in verses 15, 16 and 23
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