Saul among the Prophets

10 Then (A)Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on [a]Saul’s head, (B)kissed him, and said, “Has (C)the Lord not anointed you as ruler over (D)His inheritance?

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  1. 1 Samuel 10:1 Lit his

10 Then Samuel took a flask(A) of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not the Lord anointed(B) you ruler over his inheritance?[a](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 10:1 Hebrew; Septuagint and Vulgate over his people Israel? You will reign over the Lord’s people and save them from the power of their enemies round about. And this will be a sign to you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his inheritance:

And you shall invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and (A)I will let you know what you shall do; and (B)you shall anoint for Me the one whom I [a]designate to you.”

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  1. 1 Samuel 16:3 Lit say to you

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show(A) you what to do. You are to anoint(B) for me the one I indicate.”

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David Anointed

12 So he sent word and brought him in. Now he was [a]reddish, with (A)beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the Lord said, “(B)Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”

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  1. 1 Samuel 16:12 I.e., of reddish hair or skin

12 So he(A) sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome(B) features.

Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

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So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David (A)made a covenant with them before the Lord in Hebron; then (B)they anointed David king over Israel.

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When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant(A) with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed(B) David king over Israel.

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16 You shall also anoint (A)Jehu the son of Nimshi king over Israel; and you shall anoint (B)Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.

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16 Also, anoint(A) Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha(B) son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah(C) to succeed you as prophet.

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Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head, and say, ‘This is what the Lord says: “(A)I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and flee, and do not wait.”

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Then take the flask and pour the oil(A) on his head and declare, ‘This is what the Lord says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run; don’t delay!”

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