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1 Samuel 16:12-14
Christian Standard Bible
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
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)
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- 1 Samuel 16:14 Or and a harmful; similarly in verses 15, 16 and 23
1 Samuel 16:12-14
King James Version
1 Samuel 16:12-14
King James Version
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.
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.
14 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.
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1 Samuel 16:12-14
New King James Version
1 Samuel 16:12-14
New King James Version
12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was (A)ruddy, (B)with [a]bright eyes, and good-looking. (C)And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and (D)the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
A Distressing Spirit Troubles Saul
14 (E)But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and (F)a distressing spirit from the Lord troubled him.
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- 1 Samuel 16:12 Lit. beautiful
1 Samuel 16:12-14
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 16:12-14
English Standard Version
12 And he sent and brought him in. Now he was (A)ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the Lord said, (B)“Arise, anoint him, for this is he.” 13 Then Samuel took (C)the horn of oil (D)and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. (E)And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.
David in Saul's Service
14 (F)Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, (G)and a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented him.
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