1 Samuel 16:1references1 Samuel 13:14
1 Samuel 16:1 marks the beginning of God's plan to anoint a new king, David, as a man after His own heart, which was previously mentioned in 1 Samuel 13:14.
Thematic focusDivine Selection, God's Sovereignty.
Cross-References — 1 Samuel 16
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1 Samuel 16:7referencesActs 13:22
1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, a principle reiterated in Acts 13:22 when God describes David as a man after His own heart.
Thematic focusHeart, God's Perspective.
1 Samuel 16:13referencesPsalm 89:20
1 Samuel 16:13 describes the anointing of David by Samuel, which is celebrated in Psalm 89:20 as God finding David and anointing him with holy oil.
Thematic focusAnointing, God's Choice.
1 Samuel 16:14referencesJudges 16:20
1 Samuel 16:14 notes the Spirit of the Lord departing from Saul, similar to how the Spirit left Samson in Judges 16:20, indicating a loss of divine favor.
Thematic focusSpirit of the Lord, Divine Favor.
1 Samuel 16:23references2 Kings 3:15
1 Samuel 16:23 describes how David's music soothes Saul, similar to how music is used to bring the Spirit of the Lord upon Elisha in 2 Kings 3:15.
Thematic focusMusic, Spiritual Influence.