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1 Samuel 16:12-14
New International Reader's Version
1 Samuel 16:12-14
New International Reader's Version
12 So Jesse sent for his son and had him brought in. He looked very healthy. He had a fine appearance and handsome features.
Then the Lord said, “Get up and anoint him. This is the one.”
13 So Samuel got the animal horn that was filled with olive oil. He anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David. Samuel went back to Ramah.
David Serves Saul
14 The Spirit of the Lord had left Saul. And an evil spirit sent by the Lord terrified him.
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