1 Samuel 16:18

KJV

Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth–lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.

— 1 Samuel 16:18, 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

Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

YLT

And one of the servants answereth and saith, `Lo, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-Lehemite, skilful in playing, and a mighty virtuous man, and a man of battle, and intelligent in word, and a man of form, and Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> with him.'

BBE

Then one of the servants in answer said, I have seen a son of Jesse, the Beth-lehemite, who is expert at playing, and a strong man and a man of war; and he is wise in his words, and pleasing in looks, and the Lord is with him.

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