1 Samuel 16:12
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12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes.
And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”
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1 Samuel 17:42
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42 sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy.
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1 Samuel 9:17
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17 When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said, “That’s the man I told you about! He will rule my people.”
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Acts 7:20
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20 “At that time Moses was born—a beautiful child in God’s eyes. His parents cared for him at home for three months.
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Acts 4:27
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27 “In fact, this has happened here in this very city! For Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate the governor, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were all united against Jesus, your holy servant, whom you anointed.
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Lamentations 4:7
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7 Our princes once glowed with health—
brighter than snow, whiter than milk.
Their faces were as ruddy as rubies,
their appearance like fine jewels.[a]
Footnotes
- 4:7 Hebrew like lapis lazuli.
Psalm 89:19-20
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19 Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people.
You said, “I have raised up a warrior.
I have selected him from the common people to be king.
20 I have found my servant David.
I have anointed him with my holy oil.
Psalm 2:6
New Living Translation
6 For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne
in Jerusalem,[a] on my holy mountain.”
Footnotes
- 2:6 Hebrew on Zion.
Psalm 2:2
New Living Translation
2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle;
the rulers plot together
against the Lord
and against his anointed one.
Genesis 39:6
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6 So Potiphar gave Joseph complete administrative responsibility over everything he owned. With Joseph there, he didn’t worry about a thing—except what kind of food to eat!
Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man,
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Hebrews 11:23
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23 It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command.
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