1 Samuel 16:3

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 16:3

BSB

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate."

AKJV

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do: and you shall anoint to me him whom I name to you.

CPDV

And you shall call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will reveal to you what you should do. And you shall anoint whomever I will indicate to you."

ERV

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

NHEB

Call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. You shall anoint to me him whom I name to you."

SMT

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will make known to thee what thou shalt do: and anoint to me whom I say to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 16:3

AndcallH7121Verb JesseH3448Proper Name MasculinetothesacrificeH2077Noun MasculineandIwillshewH3045VerbtheewhatthoushaltdoH6213VerbandthoushaltanointH4886VerbuntomehimwhomInameH559Verbuntothee

Commentary for 1 Samuel 16:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 16:3

Summary

God will reveal the chosen king

Event

God promises disclosure

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC