1 Samuel 16:3-5

Contemporary English Version

³ then invite Jesse to the sacrifice.^[a] When I show you which one of his sons I have chosen, pour the olive oil on his head.”

⁴ Samuel did what the Lord told him and went to Bethlehem. The town leaders went to meet him, but they were terribly afraid and asked, “Is this a friendly visit?”

⁵ “Yes, it is!” Samuel answered. “I've come to offer a sacrifice to the Lord. Get yourselves ready^[b] to take part in the sacrifice and come with me.” Samuel also invited Jesse and his sons to come to the sacrifice, and he got them ready to take part.