1 Samuel 16:3
3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate."
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 16:3
King James Version
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.
English Standard Version
3 And invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. And you shall anoint for me him whom I declare to you."
The Message
3 Make sure Jesse gets invited. I'll let you know what to do next. I'll point out the one you are to anoint."
New King James Version
3 Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you."
New Living Translation
3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you which of his sons to anoint for me."
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 16:3