Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. Then the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon David from that day {on}. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
New American Standard Bible
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and
King James Version
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Holman Bible
So Samuel took the horn of oil, anointed him
International Standard Version
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came on David from that day forward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
A Conservative Version
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
American Standard Version
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of Jehovah came mightily upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Amplified
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
Bible in Basic English
Then Samuel took the bottle of oil, and put the oil on him there among his brothers: and from that day the spirit of the Lord came on David with power. So Samuel went back to Ramah.
Darby Translation
And Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren. And the Spirit of Jehovah came upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Julia Smith Translation
And Samuel will take the horn of oil and he will anoint him in the midst of his brethren: and the spirit of Jehovah will cleave to David from that day and over. And Samuel will rise and go to Ramab.
King James 2000
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Modern King James verseion
And Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the spirit of Jehovah came on David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Samuel took the horn with the ointment and anointed him in the presence of his brethren. And the spirit of the LORD came upon David, from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.
NET Bible
So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
New Heart English Bible
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily on David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
The Emphasized Bible
And Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren. And the Spirit of Yahweh came mightily upon David, from that day forward. Then arose Samuel, and went his way unto Ramah.
Webster
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose, and went to Ramah.
World English Bible
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers: and the Spirit of Yahweh came mightily on David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Samuel taketh the horn of oil, and anointeth him in the midst of his brethren, and prosper over David doth the Spirit of Jehovah from that day and onwards; and Samuel riseth and goeth to Ramath.
Themes
Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » In consecration » David
Anointing of the holy ghost » Typified
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
David » Israel's versatile king » Divinely chosen
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 16:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Is Anointed
12 So he sent and brought him. Now he [was] ruddy with beautiful eyes and of {handsome} appearance. And Yahweh said, "Arise, anoint him, for this [is] he." 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. Then the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon David from that day {on}. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah. 14 Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul and an evil spirit from Yahweh tormented him.
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it over his head and kissed him and said, "{Has not} Yahweh anointed you as leader over his inheritance?
1 Samuel 10:6
Then the Spirit of Yahweh will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will turn into {a different person}.
Numbers 27:18
Then Yahweh said to Moses, "Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is [the] spirit, and place your hand on him.
1 Samuel 10:9-10
{Just as he turned} his shoulder to depart from Samuel, God {changed his} heart. And all these signs were fulfilled on that day.
Judges 3:10
And the spirit of Yahweh came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and Yahweh gave Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into his hand, and {he prevailed over} Cushan-Rishathaim.
Judges 11:29
And the Spirit of Yahweh came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh. He passed through Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed through [to] the {Ammonites}.
Numbers 11:17
I will come down and speak with you there; I will take away from the spirit that [is] on you, and I will place [it] on them; and they will bear the burdens of the people with you; you will not bear it alone.
Judges 13:25
And the Spirit of Yahweh began to stir him in the camp of Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.
Judges 14:6
And the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon him, and he tore the lion apart as one might tear apart a male kid goat ({he was bare-handed}). But he did not tell his father and mother what he had done.
1 Samuel 11:6
Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and {he became very angry}.
1 Samuel 16:18
One of the servants answered and said, "Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite [who is] skillful in playing a stringed instrument, a {brave man, a warrior, prudent in speech, and handsome}. And Yahweh [is] with him."
2 Kings 9:6
He got up and went to the house, and poured the olive oil on his head and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel: 'I hereby anoint you as king over the people of Yahweh, over Israel.
Isaiah 11:1-3
And a shoot will come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from its roots will bear fruit.
John 3:34
For [the one] whom God sent speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit by measure.
Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; because of this God, your God, has anointed you with the olive oil of joy more than your companions.