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1 Samuel 16:11-13 (MSG)

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¹¹ Then he asked Jesse, "Is this it? Are there no more sons?" "Well, yes, there's the runt. But he's out tending the sheep." Samuel ordered Jesse, "Go get him. We're not moving from this spot until he's here." ¹² Jesse sent for him. He was brought in, the very picture of health--bright-eyed, good-looking. GOD said, "Up on your feet! Anoint him! This is the one." ¹³ Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed him, with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of GOD entered David like a rush of wind, God vitally empowering him for the rest of his life. Samuel left and went home 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