¹⁶ “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel.^(A) He will save them from the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of my people,^(B) for their cry has come to me.”

10 Samuel took the flask of oil,^(A) poured it out on Saul’s head,^(B) kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t the Lord anointed you^(C) ruler over his inheritance?^[a](D)

Jehu Anointed as Israel’s King

9 The prophet Elisha called one of the sons of the prophets^(A) and said, “Tuck your mantle^(B) under your belt, take this flask of oil^(C) with you, and go to Ramoth-gilead.^(D)