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1 Samuel 16

1 Samuel 16 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)): 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 Beth–lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. And Samuel said, How can I go? if S... Mentions: Samuel, Saul , Jacob/Israel , Jesse , Eliab , Ramah 1 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Canaanite Conquest & Period of the Judges —After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel—and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Samuel (Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah ): Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 1 , 1 Samuel 2 , 1 Samuel 3 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Beth-shemesh 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:10 , Josh 21:16 , 1 Sam 6:9 , 1 Sam 6:12 , 1 Sam 6:13 , 1 Sam 6:14 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 2 Samuel 16:20 : "Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do."; 1 Samuel 16:10 : "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel . And Samuel said unto Jesse , The Lord hath not chosen these."; 1 Samuel 16:8 : "Then Jesse called Abinadab , and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.". Related canonical books and chapters: 1 Samuel 16 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)), 1 Samuel (Old Testament • 31 Chapters), 2 Samuel 16 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)).

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1 Samuel 16
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1 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)

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 Beth–lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. And Samuel said, How can I go? if S... Mentions: Samuel, Saul , Jacob/Israel , Jesse , Eliab , Ramah 1 .

Samuel
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Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah

Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 )

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VIDEO • overview

Overview of 1 Samuel charting Israel 's transition to monarchy through the prophet Samuel , King Saul 's tragic fall into pride, and David 's faithful rise through humility.

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1 Samuel
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Old Testament • 31 Chapters

1 Samuel (Old Testament, 31 chapters). Key figures: Ephraim , Elkanah , Jeroham , Zuph , Eli , Phinehas . Key places: Ephraim , Shiloh , Ramah 1 , Egypt , Dan , Aphek 2 . Opens with: "Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son o..."

2 Samuel 16
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2 Samuel • Chapter 16 (23 verses)

And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine. And the kin... Mentions: David , Jacob/Israel , Saul , Shimei , Gera , Jerusalem , Bahurim .

1 Samuel Chapter 16, Verse 23

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 16:23

Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

דָּוִד
Dawid (Dāwîḏ) [daw-VEED]
H1732 Hebrew proper noun 1075x
David, beloved (Davidic Covenant)

David; shepherd, psalmist, anointed king of Israel with whom God made an unconditional everlasting covenant (2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89); prime type of the Messiah.

Derivation: From דּוֹד (H1730) beloved.
נֵצַח
nesah (nēṣaḥ) [NEH-tsakh]
H5331 Hebrew noun masculine 43x
perpetuity, endurance, victory

Eminence, endurance, everlastingness, perpetuity, truth; unwavering consistency of God ('The Glory of Israel will not lie', 1 Samuel 15:29).

Derivation: From נָצַח (H5329) to excel, lead.
1 Corinthians 16
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 16 (24 verses)

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia , even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Galatia , Jerusalem , Macedonia , Ephesus , Achaia .

Acts 16
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Acts • Chapter 16 (40 verses)

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra : and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium . Him would Paul have to... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Derbe , Lystra, Iconium , Jerusalem , Phrygia .

John 16
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John • Chapter 16 (33 verses)

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, no... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Luke 16
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Luke • Chapter 16 (31 verses)

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Moses .

Matthew 16
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Matthew • Chapter 16 (28 verses)

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sk... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Simon , Caesarea Philippi , Jerusalem .

Mark 16
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Mark • Chapter 16 (20 verses)

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James , and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said amo... Mentions: Mary, James ( Jacob ), Yeshua the Messiah , Nazareth , Galilee .

Revelation 16
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Revelation • Chapter 16 (21 verses)

And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark ... Mentions: Euphrates , Armageddon , Babylon .

Romans 16
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Romans • Chapter 16 (27 verses)

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. Greet Pr... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Mary , Asia .

1 Chronicles 16
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 16 (43 verses)

So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in th... Mentions: David, Jacob/Israel , Asaph , Zechariah , Jeiel , Canaan , Hosah , Gibeon .

1 Kings 16
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1 Kings • Chapter 16 (34 verses)

Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying, Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel ; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger wit... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Asa , Judah , Zimri , Baal , Tirzah , Gibbethon , Samaria .

1 Samuel 1
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1 Samuel • Chapter 1 (28 verses)

Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim , and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph , an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninn... Mentions: Ephraim , Elkanah , Jeroham , Zuph , Eli , Shiloh , Ramah 1 .

1 Samuel 2
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1 Samuel • Chapter 2 (36 verses)

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk n... Mentions: Elkanah , Eli , Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Phinehas , Ramah 1 , Shiloh , Egypt .

1 Samuel 3
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1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)

And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli . And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp o... Mentions: Samuel , Eli, Jacob/Israel , Dan , Shiloh .

1 Samuel 4
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1 Samuel • Chapter 4 (22 verses)

And the word of Samuel came to all Israel . Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben–ezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek . And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel, Eli , Phinehas , Benjamin , Aphek 2 , Shiloh .

1 Samuel 5
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1 Samuel • Chapter 5 (12 verses)

And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Eben–ezer unto Ashdod . When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Ashdod, Gath , Ekron .

1 Samuel 6
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1 Samuel • Chapter 6 (21 verses)

And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. And they said, If ye send away the ark of the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joshua , Abel , Ekron , Ashdod , Gaza , Ashkelon , Gath .

1 Samuel 7
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1 Samuel • Chapter 7 (17 verses)

And the men of Kirjath–jearim came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the Lord. And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath–jearim, that the time was long; for it wa... Mentions: Abinadab , Eleazar , Jacob/Israel , Samuel , Mizpah 3 , Shen , Ekron , Gath , Gilgal 1 .

1 Samuel 8
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1 Samuel • Chapter 8 (22 verses)

And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel . Now the name of his firstborn was Joel ; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer–sheba. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and p... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Joel , Ramah 1 , Egypt .

1 Samuel 9
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1 Samuel • Chapter 9 (27 verses)

Now there was a man of Benjamin , whose name was Kish , the son of Abiel , the son of Zeror , the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah , a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. And he had a son, whose name was Saul , a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of ... Mentions: Benjamin , Kish , Ner (or Abiel), Zeror , Rapha (or Aphiah?), Ephraim .

1 Samuel 10
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1 Samuel • Chapter 10 (27 verses)

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? When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benj... Mentions: Samuel , Benjamin , Kish , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Zelzah , Tabor 1 , Gilgal 1 , Mizpah 3 , Egypt .

1 Samuel 11
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1 Samuel • Chapter 11 (15 verses)

Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh –gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all y... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Saul , Samuel , Judah , Ammonites , Jabesh, Gibeah 1 , Bezek 1 , Gilgal 1 .

Beth-shemesh 1
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Biblical Place • 31.753°N, 34.977°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:10 , Josh 21:16 , 1 Sam 6:9 , 1 Sam 6:12 , 1 Sam 6:13 , 1 Sam 6:14 .

1 Samuel 12
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1 Samuel • Chapter 12 (25 verses)

And Samuel said unto all Israel , Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you. And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aaron , Moab , Egypt , Hazor 1 , Ammon .

1 Samuel 13
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1 Samuel • Chapter 13 (23 verses)

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel , Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel ; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth–el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin : and the rest of the people he sent eve... Mentions: Saul, Jacob/Israel, Jonathan , Benjamin , Gad , Michmash , Gibeah 1 , Geba 1 , Gilgal 1 , Jordan .

1 Samuel 14
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1 Samuel • Chapter 14 (52 verses)

Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomeg... Mentions: Jonathan , Saul, Ahoah (or Ahiah ), Ahitub , Phinehas , Gibeah 1 , Migron , Shiloh , Bozez , Seneh .

1 Samuel 15
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1 Samuel • Chapter 15 (35 verses)

Samuel also said unto Saul , The Lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel : now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel , how he laid wait for him in the way, ... Mentions: Samuel , Saul , Jacob/Israel, Amalek , Judah , Egypt , Telaim , Havilah 2 , Shur .

Papyrus 75 (Bodmer XIV-XV) — Luke 16: The Rich Man & Lazarus
IMAGE • manuscripts

Pivotal witness showing close textual agreement between early 3rd-century papyri and Codex Vaticanus.

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0

Scripture Passages (24)

2 Samuel 16:20 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16 KJV

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

1 Samuel 16:10 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel . And Samuel said unto Jesse , The Lord hath not chosen these.

1 Samuel 16:8 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

Then Jesse called Abinadab , and made him pass before Samuel . And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.

1 Samuel 16:9 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.

1 Samuel 16:15 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

And Saul 's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

2 Samuel 16:14 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16 KJV

And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

2 Samuel 16:15 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16 KJV

And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel , came to Jerusalem , and Ahithophel with him.

1 Samuel 16:14 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul , and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

1 Samuel 16:19 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse , and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.

2 Samuel 16:16 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16 KJV

And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David 's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.

1 Samuel 16:21 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

And David came to Saul , and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.

2 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16 KJV

And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:

2 Samuel 16:17 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16 KJV

And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

Then Eli called Samuel , and said, Samuel , my son. And he answered, Here am I.

1 Samuel 16:17 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.

And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the Lord will do before your eyes.

1 Samuel 16:22 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

And Saul sent to Jesse , saying, Let David , I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

1 Samuel 16:4 (KJV)
1 Samuel 16 KJV

And Samuel did that which the Lord spake, and came to Beth–lehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

But all Israel and Judah loved David , because he went out and came in before them.

And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house.

Then said Samuel , Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the Lord is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?

And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day.

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