1 Samuel 16:6

David Anointed King

6 So it was, when they came, that he looked at i Eliab and j said, "Surely the LORD's anointed is before Him!"

  1. Cross References
    Genesis 35:2
    And Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, "Put away the foreign gods that are among you, purify yourselves, and change your garments.
    Exodus 19:10
    Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes.
  2. Cross References
    1 Samuel 17:13
    The three oldest sons of Jesse had gone to follow Saul to the battle. The names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
    1 Samuel 17:28
    Now Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was aroused against David, and he said, "Why did you come down here? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and the insolence of your heart, for you have come down to see the battle.
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