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1 Samuel 16:11-13 (NIV)

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¹¹ So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," Jesse answered, "but he is tending the sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives." ¹² So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." ¹³ So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went 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