The LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out for help? Tell the people to move forward.

Samuel said, "Which does the LORD prefer: obedience or offerings and sacrifices? It is better to obey him than to sacrifice the best sheep to him.

The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king."

with gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you."