1Sam.16.1
And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
1Sam.16.1
GOD addressed Samuel: "So, how long are you going to mope over Saul? You know I've rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your flask with anointing oil and get going. I'm sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I've spotted the very king I want among his sons."
1Sam.16.1
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."
1Sam.16.1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons."
1Sam.16.1
Finally, the LORD said to Samuel, "You have mourned long enough for Saul. I have rejected him as king of Israel. Now fill your horn with olive oil and go to Bethlehem. Find a man named Jesse who lives there, for I have selected one of his sons to be my new king."
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And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.
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"I can't do that," said Samuel. "Saul will hear about it and kill me." GOD said, "Take a heifer with you and announce, "I've come to lead you in worship of GOD, with this heifer as a sacrifice.'
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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.'
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And Samuel said, "How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me." But the LORD said, "Take a heifer with you, and say, "I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.'
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But Samuel asked, "How can I do that? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.Take a heifer with you," the LORD replied, "and say that you have come to make a sacrifice to the LORD.
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And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
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Make sure Jesse gets invited. I'll let you know what to do next. I'll point out the one you are to anoint."
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Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate."
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Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you."
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Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you which of his sons to anoint for me."
1Sam.16.4
And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?
1Sam.16.4
Samuel did what GOD told him. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the town fathers greeted him, but apprehensively. "Is there something wrong?"
1Sam.16.4
Samuel did what the LORD said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, "Do you come in peace?"
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So Samuel did what the LORD said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, "Do you come peaceably?"
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So Samuel did as the LORD instructed him. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the leaders of the town became afraid. "What's wrong?" they asked. "Do you come in peace?"
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And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
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"Nothing's wrong. I've come to sacrifice this heifer and lead you in the worship of GOD. Prepare yourselves, be consecrated, and join me in worship." He made sure Jesse and his sons were also consecrated and called to worship.
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Samuel replied, "Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me." Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
1Sam.16.5
And he said, "Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice." Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice.
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"Yes," Samuel replied. "I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Purify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice." Then Samuel performed the purification rite for Jesse and his sons and invited them, too.
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And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.
1Sam.16.6
When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Here he is! GOD's anointed!"
1Sam.16.6
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, "Surely the LORD's anointed stands here before the LORD."
1Sam.16.6
So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, "Surely the LORD's anointed is before Him!"
1Sam.16.6
When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Surely this is the LORD's anointed!"
1Sam.16.7
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
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But GOD told Samuel, "Looks aren't everything. Don't be impressed with his looks and stature. I've already eliminated him. GOD judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; GOD looks into the heart."
1Sam.16.7
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't make decisions the way you do! People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at a person's thoughts and intentions."
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Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
1Sam.16.8
Jesse then called up Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. Samuel said, "This man isn't GOD's choice either."
1Sam.16.8
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "The LORD has not chosen this one either."
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So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
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Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "This is not the one the LORD has chosen."
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Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
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Next Jesse presented Shammah. Samuel said, "No, this man isn't either."
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Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, "Nor has the LORD chosen this one."
1Sam.16.9
Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one."
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Next Jesse summoned Shammah, but Samuel said, "Neither is this the one the LORD has chosen."
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Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.
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Jesse presented his seven sons to Samuel. Samuel was blunt with Jesse, "GOD hasn't chosen any of these."
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Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, "The LORD has not chosen these."
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Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these."
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In the same way all seven of Jesse's sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen any of these."
1Sam.16.11
And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
1Sam.16.11
Then he asked Jesse, "Is this it? Are there no more sons?Well, yes, there's the runt. But he's out tending the sheep." Samuel ordered Jesse, "Go get him. We're not moving from this spot until he's here."
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So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?There is still the youngest," Jesse answered, "but he is tending the sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives."
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And Samuel said to Jesse, "Are all the young men here?" Then he said, "There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep." And Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here."
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Then Samuel asked, "Are these all the sons you have?There is still the youngest," Jesse replied. "But he's out in the fields watching the sheep.Send for him at once," Samuel said. "We will not sit down to eat until he arrives."
1Sam.16.12
And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
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Jesse sent for him. He was brought in, the very picture of health--bright-eyed, good-looking. GOD said, "Up on your feet! Anoint him! This is the one."
1Sam.16.12
So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one."
1Sam.16.12
So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!"
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So Jesse sent for him. He was ruddy and handsome, with pleasant eyes. And the LORD said, "This is the one; anoint him."
1Sam.16.13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
1Sam.16.13
Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed him, with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of GOD entered David like a rush of wind, God vitally empowering him for the rest of his life. Samuel left and went home to Ramah.
1Sam.16.13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah.
1Sam.16.13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
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So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the olive oil he had brought and poured it on David's head. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
1Sam.16.14
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
1Sam.16.14
At that very moment the Spirit of GOD left Saul and in its place a black mood sent by GOD settled on him. He was terrified.
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Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.
1Sam.16.14
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him.
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Now the Spirit of the LORD had left Saul, and the LORD sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear.
1Sam.16.15
And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
1Sam.16.15
Saul's advisors said, "This awful tormenting depression from God is making your life miserable.
1Sam.16.15
Saul's attendants said to him, "See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
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And Saul's servants said to him, "Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you.
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Some of Saul's servants suggested a remedy. "It is clear that a spirit from God is tormenting you," they said.
1Sam.16.16
Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
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O master, let us help. Let us look for someone who can play the harp. When the black mood from God moves in, he'll play his music and you'll feel better."
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Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the harp. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes upon you, and you will feel better."
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Let our master now command your servants, who are before you, to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. And it shall be that he will play it with his hand when the distressing spirit from God is upon you, and you shall be well."
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"Let us find a good musician to play the harp for you whenever the tormenting spirit is bothering you. The harp music will quiet you, and you will soon be well again."
1Sam.16.17
And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
1Sam.16.17
Saul told his servants, "Go ahead. Find me someone who can play well and bring him to me."
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So Saul said to his attendants, "Find someone who plays well and bring him to me."
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So Saul said to his servants, "Provide me now a man who can play well, and bring him to me."
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"All right," Saul said. "Find me someone who plays well and bring him here."
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Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.
1Sam.16.18
One of the young men spoke up, "I know someone. I've seen him myself: the son of Jesse of Bethlehem, an excellent musician. He's also courageous, of age, well-spoken, and good-looking. And GOD is with him."
1Sam.16.18
One of the servants answered, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD is with him."
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Then one of the servants answered and said, "Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the LORD is with him."
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One of the servants said to Saul, "The son of Jesse is a talented harp player. Not only that; he is brave and strong and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him."
1Sam.16.19
Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.
1Sam.16.19
So Saul sent messengers to Jesse requesting, "Send your son David to me, the one who tends the sheep."
1Sam.16.19
Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."
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Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep."
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So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, "Send me your son David, the shepherd."
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And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.
1Sam.16.20
Jesse took a donkey, loaded it with a couple of loaves of bread, a flask of wine, and a young goat, and sent his son David with it to Saul.
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So Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine and a young goat and sent them with his son David to Saul.
1Sam.16.20
And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by his son David to Saul.
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Jesse responded by sending David to Saul, along with a young goat and a donkey loaded down with food and wine.
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And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.
1Sam.16.21
David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him immediately and made him his right-hand man.
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David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers.
1Sam.16.21
So David came to Saul and stood before him. And he loved him greatly, and he became his armorbearer.
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So David went to Saul and served him. Saul liked David very much, and David became one of Saul's armor bearers.
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And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
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Saul sent word back to Jesse: "Thank you. David will stay here. He's just the one I was looking for. I'm very impressed by him."
1Sam.16.22
Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, "Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him."
1Sam.16.22
Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."
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Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, "Please let David join my staff, for I am very pleased with him."
1Sam.16.23
And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
1Sam.16.23
After that, whenever the bad depression from God tormented Saul, David got out his harp and played. That would calm Saul down, and he would feel better as the moodiness lifted.
1Sam.16.23
Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.
1Sam.16.23
And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him.
1Sam.16.23
And whenever the tormenting spirit from God troubled Saul, David would play the harp. Then Saul would feel better, and the tormenting spirit would go away.
