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1 Samuel 16:11-13 (GN)

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¹¹ Then he asked him, "Do you have any more sons?" Jesse answered, "There is still the youngest, but he is out taking care of the sheep." "Tell him to come here," Samuel said. "We won't offer the sacrifice until he comes." ¹² So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. The LORD said to Samuel, "This is the one---anoint him!" ¹³ Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the spirit of the LORD took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 13) Strength / Sovereignty / Power - Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power

Definition(s):
David (Deh-vidd): well-beloved, dear
Jesse (Jess-ee): gift; oblation; one who is
So (Soh):