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1 Samuel 16:11
New American Standard Bible
1 Samuel 16:11
New American Standard Bible
11 Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the boys?” And he said, “(A)The youngest is still left, but behold, he is tending the sheep.” So Samuel said to Jesse, “Send word and bring him; for we will not take our places at the table until he comes here.”
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1 Samuel 16:11
New International Version
1 Samuel 16:11
New International Version
11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all(A) the sons you have?”
“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”(B)
Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”
1 Samuel 16:12
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1 Samuel 16:12
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David Anointed
12 So he sent word and brought him in. Now he was [a]reddish, with (A)beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the Lord said, “(B)Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”
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- 1 Samuel 16:12 I.e., of reddish hair or skin
1 Samuel 16:12
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1 Samuel 16:12
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.”
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