1 Samuel 16:1
American King James And the LORD said to Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill your horn with oil, and go, I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from being king over Israel? fill thy horn with oil, and go: I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite; for I have provided me a king among his sons.
King James And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided a king for myself among his sons.”
1 Samuel 16:2
American King James And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with you, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.
American Standard Version And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And Jehovah said, Take a heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to Jehovah.
King James And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.
World English Bible Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” Yahweh said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh.’
1 Samuel 16:3
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
King James And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
World English Bible 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.”
1 Samuel 16:4
American King James And Samuel did that which the LORD spoke, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Come you peaceably?
American Standard Version And Samuel did that which Jehovah spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, Comest thou peaceably?
King James And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?
World English Bible Samuel did that which Yahweh spoke, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?”
1 Samuel 16:5
American King James And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice to the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
American Standard Version And he said, Peaceably; I am come to sacrifice unto Jehovah: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
King James And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
World English Bible He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” He sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
1 Samuel 16:6
American King James And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely Jehovah's anointed is before him.
King James And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him.
World English Bible When they had come, he looked at Eliab, and said, “Surely Yahweh’s anointed is before him.”
1 Samuel 16:7
American King James But the LORD said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.
American Standard Version But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for `Jehovah seeth' not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.
King James But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
World English Bible But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I don’t see as man sees. For man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:8
American King James Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.
American Standard Version Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.
King James Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
World English Bible Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”
1 Samuel 16:9
American King James Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen this.
American Standard Version Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath Jehovah chosen this.
King James Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
World English Bible Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.”
1 Samuel 16:10
American King James Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, The LORD has not chosen these.
American Standard Version And Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Jehovah hath not chosen these.
King James Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.
World English Bible Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. Samuel said to Jesse, “Yahweh has not chosen these.”
1 Samuel 16:11
American King James And Samuel said to Jesse, Are here all your children? And he said, There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he keeps the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come here.
American Standard Version And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he is keeping the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him; for we will not sit down till he come hither.
King James And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
World English Bible Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your children here?” He said, “There remains yet the youngest. Behold, he is keeping the sheep.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and get him, for we will not sit down until he comes here.”
1 Samuel 16:12
American King James And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and with of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
American Standard Version And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.
King James And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
World English Bible He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with a handsome face and good appearance. Yahweh said, “Arise! Anoint him, for this is he.”
1 Samuel 16:13
American King James Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the middle of his brothers: and the Spirit of the LORD came on 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the middle of his brothers. Then Yahweh’s Spirit came mightily on David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.
1 Samuel 16:14
American King James But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
American Standard Version Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
King James But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
World English Bible Now Yahweh’s Spirit departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him.
1 Samuel 16:15
American King James And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
American Standard Version And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
King James And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
World English Bible Saul’s servants said to him, “See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
1 Samuel 16:16
American King James Let our lord now command your servants, which are before you, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is on you, that he shall play with his hand, and you shall be well.
American Standard Version Let our lord now command thy servants, that are before thee, to seek out a man who is a skilful player on the harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
King James Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
World English Bible Let our lord now command your servants who are in front of you to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. Then when the evil spirit from God is on you, he will play with his hand, and you will be well.”
1 Samuel 16:17
American King James And Saul said to his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
American Standard Version And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
King James And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
World English Bible Saul said to his servants, “Provide me now a man who can play well, and bring him to me.”
1 Samuel 16:18
American King James Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.
American Standard Version Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.
King James Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.
World English Bible Then one of the young men answered and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and Yahweh is with him.”
1 Samuel 16:19
American King James Why Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, Send me David your son, which is with the sheep.
American Standard Version Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, who is with the sheep.
King James Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.
World English Bible Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, “Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.”
1 Samuel 16:20
American King James And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son to Saul.
American Standard Version And Jesse took an ass `laden' with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.
King James And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.
World English Bible Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by David his son to Saul.
1 Samuel 16:21
American King James And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.
American Standard Version And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armorbearer.
King James And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.
World English Bible David came to Saul and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.
1 Samuel 16:22
American King James And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray you, stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.
American Standard Version And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
King James And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
World English Bible Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”
1 Samuel 16:23
American King James And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was on Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when the `evil' spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
King James And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
World English Bible When the spirit from God was on Saul, David took the harp and played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.