1 Samuel 16:3 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →God tells Samuel to invite Jesse to the sacrifice and promises to reveal, at the right moment, which son is to be anointed.
What Does 1 Samuel 16:3 Mean?
The plan unfolds one step at a time. Samuel is to call Jesse, and only then will God show him what to do. The chosen one is not yet named; Samuel must come, obey, and wait for the LORD to point him out: 'him whom I name unto thee.'
God often gives guidance in pieces, enough light for the next step rather than the whole road at once. This asks the prophet to walk by trust, listening for the voice of God as the moment arrives. The anointing is 'unto me' -- the king belongs first to the LORD who chooses him, not to the prophet who pours the oil.
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What does 1 Samuel 16:3 mean?
God tells Samuel to invite Jesse to the sacrifice and promises to reveal, at the right moment, which son is to be anointed.