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 hand of the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of My people,(B) for their cry has come to Me.”

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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)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 10:1 LXX adds And you will reign over the Lord’s people, and you will save them from the hand of their enemies all around. And this is the sign to you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his inheritance.

Jehu Anointed as Israel’s King

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)

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