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Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said, Isn`t it that Yahweh has anointed you to be prince over his inheritance?
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Is it not because ... - Samuel answers Saul’s unspoken or expressed wonder by explaining why he acted as he did. (Compare [Reference 1 Samue…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Samuel took a vial of oil Out of his pocket very probably, which he brought along with him on purpose for the u…
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 …
