10 Then Samuel took a flask^(A) of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not the Lord anointed^(B) you ruler over his inheritance?^[a](C)

¹⁸ Yet I reserve^(A) seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed^(B) him.”

²³ that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.^(A)