1 Samuel 16:13
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“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.”1 Samuel 16:13
What Does 1 Samuel 16:13 Mean?
1 Samuel 16:13 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 16:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 13:22“And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.”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.”Hebrews 1:9“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”1 Samuel 10:1“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”John 3:34“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”Numbers 27:18“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”Judges 11:29“Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon.”1 Samuel 10:9“And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.”Hebrews 11:32“And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:”Judges 3:10“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.”1 Samuel 11:6“And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.”1 Samuel 18:12“And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.”1 Samuel 28:15“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do.”2 Samuel 5:3“So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.”2 Samuel 12:7“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”Psalms 28:8“The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.”Psalms 45:7“Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”Psalms 131:1“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.”Judges 14:6“And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.”Psalms 71:5“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
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