1 Samuel 16:12
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.
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 …
Other Translations
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.
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.'
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.
Cross References
And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread …
And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this …
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, …
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, …
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; …
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.
Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their …
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the …