1 Samuel 16:12

KJV

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.

— 1 Samuel 16:12, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 16 connects to 10 cross-references. God sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse's sons; Jesse presents seven sons but God does not choose any of them. David, the youngest, is summoned from shepherding; God tells Samuel not to look at outward appearance because …

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Other Translations

ASV

And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.

YLT

And he sendeth, and bringeth him in, and he <FI>is<Fi> ruddy, with beauty of eyes, and of good appearance; and Jehovah saith, `Rise, anoint him, for this <FI>is<Fi> he.'

BBE

So he sent and made him come in. Now he had red hair and beautiful eyes and pleasing looks. And the Lord said, Come, put the oil on him, for this is he.

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