1 Samuel 16:1

Which verses does 1 Samuel 16:1 point to?

The 20 strongest of 28, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 1 Samuel 15:239 votes

   For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

2. 2 Kings 9:19 votes

   Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead.

3. 1 Samuel 15:358 votes

   And to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited Saul. Samuel mourned for Saul, and the LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel.

4. Psalm 78:68–718 votes

   But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. …

5. Romans 15:128 votes

   And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

6. 1 Samuel 10:17 votes

   Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

7. 1 Samuel 15:267 votes

   “I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of the LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel.”

8. 1 Samuel 16:157 votes

   Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.

9. 1 Samuel 9:166 votes

   “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.”

10. 1 Samuel 13:13–146 votes

    “You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”

11. 1 Samuel 15:115 votes
12. Ruth 4:17–224 votes
13. 1 Samuel 16:234 votes

    And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.

14. 2 Kings 9:64 votes
15. 1 Chronicles 2:10–154 votes
16. Psalm 89:19–204 votes

    You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.

17. Jeremiah 6:304 votes
18. Jeremiah 7:164 votes
19. Genesis 49:8–103 votes
20. 2 Kings 9:33 votes

Which verses point to 1 Samuel 16:1?

The 10 strongest of 46.

• Acts 13:22 15
• Psalm 89:20 9
• 1 Samuel 13:14 8
• John 7:42 8
• 2 Samuel 5:2 7
• Psalm 75:7 7
• Luke 2:4 7
• Hebrews 11:32 7
• Joshua 7:10 6
• 1 Samuel 15:26 6