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The Anointed King
The anointing of Saul with oil was a sacred act signifying God's choice. Commentators note this pointed forward to the ultimate "Anointed One" (Messiah), Jesus Christ. While Saul was anointed with a measure of oil from a vial, symbolizing a limited reign, Christ was anointed with the Spirit "without measure" to be the eternal King.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 10:1
18th Century
Theologian
Is it not because ... - Samuel answers Saul’s unspoken or expressed wonder by explaining why he acted as he did. (Compare [Reference 1 Samue…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 10:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then Samuel took a vial of oil. — The vial was a narrow-necked vessel, from which the oil flowed in drops. It was, of course, no c…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 10:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be capt…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 10:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then Samuel took a vial of oil
Out of his pocket very probably, which he brought along with him on purpose for the u…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 10:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The sacred anointing, then used, pointed to the great Messiah, or Anointed One, the King of the church, and High Priest of our profession, who was …