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He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the LORD has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign over the people of the LORD and you will save them from the hand of their surrounding enemies. And this shall be the sign to you that the LORD has anointed you to be prince over his heritage. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 captain over his inheritance? <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said: “Is it not because the LORD has anointed you commander over His inheritance? <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has the LORD not anointed you as ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, kissed him and said, &#8220Has not the LORD anointed you a ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, kissed him and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you a ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, kissed him, and said, “Has not Yahweh anointed you a ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/amp/1_samuel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Samuel took the flask of oil and poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has the LORD not anointed you as ruler over His inheritance (Israel)? <a href="/csb/1_samuel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t the LORD anointed you ruler over his inheritance? <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul&#8217s head, kissed him, and said, &#8220Hasn&#8217t the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/asv/1_samuel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that Jehovah hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance? <a href="/cev/1_samuel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Samuel took a small jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. Then he kissed Saul and told him: The LORD has chosen you to be the leader and ruler of his people. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that the LORD hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance? <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Samuel took a flask of olive oil, poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, "The LORD has anointed you to be ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people and save them from all their enemies. This will be the sign that the LORD has anointed you to be ruler of his people. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, "The LORD anoints you as ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people and protect them from all their enemies. And this is the proof to you that the LORD has chosen you to be the ruler of his people: <a href="/isv/1_samuel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, "The LORD has anointed you Commander-in-Chief over his inheritance, has he not? <a href="/msb/1_samuel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/net/1_samuel/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Samuel took a small container of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. Samuel kissed him and said, "The LORD has chosen you to lead his people Israel! You will rule over the LORD's people and you will deliver them from the power of the enemies who surround them. This will be your sign that the LORD has chosen you as leader over his inheritance. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Samuel took the vial of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said, "Has not the LORD anointed you to be ruler over his people Israel? And you shall rule over the people of the LORD, and you shall save them out of the hand of their enemies all around. And this shall be the sign to you that the LORD has anointed you to be ruler over his inheritance. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 captain over his inheritance? <a href="/web/1_samuel/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Samuel took the vial of oil and poured it on his head, then kissed him and said, “Hasn’t Yahweh anointed you to be prince over his inheritance? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Samuel takes the vial of the oil, and pours [it] on his head, and kisses him, and says, “Is it not because YHWH has appointed you over His inheritance for leader? <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel taketh the vial of the oil, and poureth on his head, and kisseth him, and saith, 'Is it not because Jehovah hath appointed thee over His inheritance for leader? <a href="/slt/1_samuel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel will take a flask of oil and pour upon his head, and he will kiss him and say, Is it not that Jehovah anointed thee for leader over his inheritance?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Samuel took a little vial of oil and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said: Behold, the Lord hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance, and thou shalt deliver his people out of the hands of their enemies, that are round about them. And this shall be a sign unto thee, that God hath anointed thee to be prince. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Samuel took a little vial of oil, and poured it on his head. And he kissed him, and said: “Behold, the Lord has anointed you as first ruler over his inheritance. And you shall free his people from the hands of their enemies, who are all around them. And this shall be a sign for you that God has anointed you as ruler: <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Then, from a flask he had with him, Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying: “The LORD anoints you ruler over his people Israel. You are the one who will govern the LORD’s people and save them from the power of their enemies all around them. “This will be the sign for you that the LORD has anointed you ruler over his heritage: <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Samuel took a vial of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him; he said, 鈥淭he Lord has anointed you ruler over his people Israel. You shall reign over the people of the Lord and you will save them from the hand of their enemies all around. Now this shall be the sign to you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his heritage:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head and kissed him, and said to him, Behold, the LORD has anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shemueil took a horn of oil and he poured it on his head, and he kissed him and said to him: “Behold, LORD JEHOVAH has anointed you the Leader over his inheritance<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said: 'Is it not that the LORD hath anointed thee to be prince over His inheritance? <a href="/sep/1_samuel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said to him, Has not the Lord anointed thee for a ruler over his people, over Israel? and thou shalt rule among the people of the Lord, and thou shalt save them out of the hand of their enemies; and this shall be the sign to thee that the Lord has anointed thee for a ruler over his inheritance. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2340" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Samuel Anoints Saul</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Then Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/6378.htm" title="6378: paḵ (N-msc) -- A vial, flask. From pakah; a flask.">a flask</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: haš·še·men (Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">of oil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3332.htm" title="3332: way·yi·ṣōq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pour out; by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard.">poured it</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">Saul’s head,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: way·yiš·šā·qê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">kissed him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: mə·šā·ḥă·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">anointed you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: lə·nā·ḡîḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">His inheritance?</a> 2When you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?” ’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">2 Kings 9:6</a> So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel. <a href="/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12</a> “That is a lie!” they said. “Tell us now!” So Jehu answered, “He talked to me about this and that, saying, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’” <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a> Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Acts 13:21</a> Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Hebrews 1:9</a> You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41</a> He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD has anointed you to be captain over his inheritance?a vial<a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.<a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.kissed him<a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">2 Samuel 19:39</a> And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.<a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">1 Kings 19:18</a> Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.<a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.captain<a href="/1_samuel/8-9.htm">1 Samuel 8:9,19</a> Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them… <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.<a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14,15</a> And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? … his inheritance<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … <a href="/deuteronomy/32-9.htm">Deuteronomy 32:9</a> For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.<a href="/psalms/78-71.htm">Psalm 78:71</a> From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/joshua/7-8.htm">Attackers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">Bottle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-14.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ruth/1-14.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/ruth/1-14.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Poureth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/revelation/16-17.htm">Vial</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Attackers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-3.htm">Bottle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-9.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-4.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-26.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-9.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-9.htm">Poureth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-12.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-12.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Vial</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 10</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Samuel anoints Saul</a> 2. <a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">He confirms him by prediction of three signs</a> 9. <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot</a> 26. <a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">The different affections of his subjects</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_samuel/10.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Then Samuel took a flask of oil The act of taking a flask of oil is deeply symbolic in the Hebrew tradition. The Hebrew word for "flask" is "pach," which indicates a small container, often used for precious substances. Oil, in this context, is "shemen," a symbol of consecration and the Holy Spirit. Anointing with oil was a sacred act, setting someone apart for a divine purpose. Archaeological findings have shown that anointing was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures, signifying the bestowal of authority and blessing.poured it on Saul’s head The pouring of oil on the head signifies the transfer of God’s Spirit and authority. In Hebrew, "yatsaq" means to pour or anoint, indicating a deliberate and generous act. This act of anointing Saul marks him as chosen by God, setting him apart as king. Historically, this was a public declaration of God’s choice, and it was a visible sign of divine empowerment for leadership.kissed him The kiss, in this context, is a gesture of respect and acceptance. The Hebrew word "nashaq" can mean to kiss or to equip, suggesting both a personal and a formal acknowledgment of Saul’s new role. This act by Samuel signifies his personal endorsement and the passing of authority, as well as a sign of loyalty and support for Saul’s kingship.and said, 'Has not the LORD anointed you Samuel’s words confirm the divine origin of Saul’s anointing. The Hebrew word for "anointed" is "mashach," from which we derive "Messiah," meaning "the anointed one." This rhetorical question emphasizes that it is the LORD, "Yahweh," who has chosen Saul, underscoring the divine will and purpose behind Saul’s kingship. It is a reminder that Saul’s authority is not self-derived but granted by God.ruler over His inheritance?' The term "ruler" is translated from the Hebrew "nagid," meaning leader or prince, indicating a position of responsibility and stewardship rather than absolute power. "His inheritance" refers to Israel, God’s chosen people, highlighting the sacred trust and responsibility bestowed upon Saul. The concept of Israel as God’s inheritance is rooted in the covenantal relationship established with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it underscores the theocratic nature of Saul’s kingship, where he is to rule under God’s authority and guidance.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) 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 common oil which the prophet used on this momentous occasion, but the oil of holy ointment, the sacred anointing oil which was used at the consecration of the priests, and also of the Tabernacle and the sacred vessels. (See <a href="/exodus/29-7.htm" title="Then shall you take the anointing oil, and pour it on his head, and anoint him.">Exodus 29:7</a>; <a href="/context/exodus/30-23.htm" title="Take you also to you principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,">Exodus 30:23-33</a>, &c.) The solemn anointing took place in the ceremony of consecration in the case of some, but not of all, the Hebrew sovereigns. We hear of it at the accession of David, Absalom, Solomon, Joash, Jehoahaz, And Jehu. In cases of regular succession the anointing was supposed to continue its effect--that is, the regular succession needed no new anointing. Hence it is that only the above named kings are mentioned as having been anointed, all founders of dynasties or irregularly advanced to the throne. (See Erdman in Lange here.)And kissed him.--Rather as a customary sign of reverential homage than as a mark of affection, which at that early date of their acquaintance it was hardly possible to assume that the old man felt for the younger. (Compare <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm" title="Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.">Psalm 2:12</a> : "Kiss the son, lest he be angry": that is, "Do homage, O ye kings of the earth, to Him who is your anointed King.")The Lord hath anointed thee.--Samuel replies to the look and gesture of extreme astonishment with which the young Saul received the anointing and the kiss with these words: "Do you mutely ask me why I pay you this formal homage? why I salute you with such deep respect? Is it not because you are the chosen of the Eternal? Are you still incredulous respecting your high destiny? See now, as you go on your way home, you will meet with three signs; they will prove to you that what I do, I do not of myself, but in obedience to a higher power."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - A vial of oil. Hebrew, "the vial of oil," because it was that same holy oil with which the priests were anointed (<a href="/exodus/29-7.htm">Exodus 29:7</a>). Throughout Holy Scripture the office of king appears as one most sacred, and it is the king, and not the priest, who is especially called Messiah, Jehovah s anointed (<a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10, 35</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3, 5</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">1 Samuel 16:6</a>, etc.), because he represented the authority and power of God. And kissed him. I.e. did homage to him, and gave him the symbol and token of allegiance (see <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a>). Is it not?.... A strong affirmation often takes the form of a question, especially when, as probably was the case here, surprise is manifested. Saul, on whom the occurrences of the previous day must have come as strange and unintelligible marvels, was no doubt still more embarrassed when one so old and venerable, both in person and office, as Samuel solemnly consecrated him to be Israel's prince (see <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a>), and gave him the kiss of fealty and allegiance. Samuel, therefore, answers Saul's inquiring looks with this question, and, further, gives him three signs to quiet his doubts, and convince him that his appointment is from God. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel took וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take a flask פַּ֥ךְ (paḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6378.htm">Strong's 6378: </a> A vial, flask of oil, הַשֶּׁ֛מֶן (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness poured it out וַיִּצֹ֥ק (way·yi·ṣōq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Saul’s head, רֹאשׁ֖וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head kissed him, וַיִּשָּׁקֵ֑הוּ (way·yiš·šā·qê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> To kiss, to equip with weapons and said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Has not הֲל֗וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel anointed you מְשָׁחֲךָ֧ (mə·šā·ḥă·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint ruler לְנָגִֽיד׃ (lə·nā·ḡîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against His inheritance? נַחֲלָת֖וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took the vial of oil (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 10:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 10:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>