1
Then Samuel said to Saul, "aThe Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people, over Israel; now therefore, listen to the words of the Lord.
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1 Samuel 9:16, 1 Samuel 10:1
1 Samuel 9
16
"About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and ayou shall anoint him to be prince over My people Israel; and he will deliver My people from the hand of the Philistines. For bI have regarded My people, because their cry has come to Me."
1 Samuel 10
1
Then aSamuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, bkissed him and said, "Has not cthe Lord anointed you a ruler over dHis inheritance?