Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Tsalach
Yowm
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References
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Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 16:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Is Anointed
12 And he sent and brought him in. And he was brown with goodly eyes, and well favoured in sight. And then the LORD said, "Up and anoint him: for this is he." 13 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. 14 But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul; and an evil spirit, sent of the LORD, vexed him.
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:1
And then Samuel took a box of oil and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, "The LORD hath anointed thee to be a captain over his inheritance.
1 Samuel 10:6
And the spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
Numbers 27:18
And the LORD said unto Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun in whom there is spirit, and put thine hands upon him,
1 Samuel 10:9-10
And as soon as he had turned his shoulder to go from Samuel, God gave him another manner of heart, and all those tokens came to pass that same day.
Judges 3:10
And the spirit of the LORD came upon him. And he judged Israel, and went out to war. And the LORD sold Cushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. So that his hand was mighty over Cushanrishathaim.
Judges 11:29
Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah. And he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and came to Mizpeh that lieth in Gilead, and from thence unto the children of Ammon.
Numbers 11:17
And I will come down and talk with thee there, and take of the spirit which is upon thee and put upon them, and they shall bear with thee in the burden of the people, and so shalt thou not bear alone.
Judges 13:25
And the spirit of the LORD began first to be with the house of Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.
Judges 14:6
And the spirit of the LORD came upon him. And he tare him, as a man would rent a kid, and yet had nothing in his hand. Nevertheless he told not his father and mother what he had done.
1 Samuel 11:6
Then came the spirit of God upon Saul, when he heard those tidings, and he was exceeding angry.
1 Samuel 16:18
Then answered one of his servants and said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that can play upon instruments, and is an active fellow and a man of war and prudent and well made, and the LORD is with him."
2 Kings 9:6
And he arose and went into the house. And the other poured the oil on his head and said to him, "Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'I have anointed thee to be king over Israel the people of the LORD,
Isaiah 11:1-3
There shall come a rod out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall spring out of his root.
John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God. For God giveth not the spirit by measure.
Hebrews 1:9
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity: Wherefore God, which is thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows."