1 Samuel 16:11-12

¹¹And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”

¹²So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

— 1 Samuel 16:11-12

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Cross References for 1 Samuel 16:11-12

• Psalm 78:70-71
• 2 Samuel 7:8
• 1 Chronicles 17:7
• Song of Songs 5:10
• 2 Samuel 13:3
• Lamentations 4:7
• 1 Samuel 17:28
• Psalm 89:19-20
• Acts 7:20
• 1 Samuel 17:42

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