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Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers: and the Spirit of Yahweh came mightily on David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Spirit ... came upon David - This is the exact phrase used for the Judges and Saul. See 1 Samuel 10:6, note;[Reference Judge…
19th Century
Anglican
Anointed him in the midst of his brethren. —The history here simply relates the bare fact that the young shepherd was ano…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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