1 Samuel 16:12

1 Samuel 16:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features.
Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

12So he sent word and brought him in. Now he was 16:12 I.e., of reddish hair or skinreddish, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

12So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

12So Jesse sent word and brought him in. Now he had a ruddy complexion, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said [to Samuel], “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

12So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

12So Jesse sent for his son and had him brought in. He looked very healthy. He had a fine appearance and handsome features.
Then the Lord said, “Get up and anoint him. This is the one.”

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