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Anointed and Empowered
Commentators explain that when the Spirit of the Lord came upon David, it was not merely a symbolic moment. This was a tangible empowerment from God, equipping him with the specific gifts needed for his future as king—wisdom, courage, and even artistic skill. This divine equipping is similar to how God empowered the Judges and Saul for their leadership roles.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 16:13
18th Century
Theologian
The Spirit ... came upon David - This is the exact phrase used for the Judges and Saul. See 1 Samuel 10:6, note;[Reference Judge…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 16:13
19th Century
Bishop
Anointed him in the midst of his brethren. —The history here simply relates the bare fact that the young shepherd was ano…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 16:13
17th Century
Pastor
Then Samuel took the horn of oil
Out of his pocket, which he brought along with him by the direction of God:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 16:6–13
17th Century
Minister
It was strange that Samuel, who had been so disappointed in Saul, whose appearance and stature recommended him, should judge another man by that ru…