15 (A)But the Lord had revealed to Samuel [a]secretly (a day before Saul came) saying,

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  1. 1 Samuel 9:15 Hebrew, in his ear.

15 Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed this to Samuel:

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10 1 Saul is anointed King by Samuel. 9 God changeth Saul’s heart, and he prophesieth. 17 Samuel assembleth the people, and showeth them their sins. 21 Saul is chosen King by lot. 25 Samuel writeth the King’s office.

Then Samuel took a vial of [a]oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Hath not the Lord anointed thee to be governor over his inheritance?

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  1. 1 Samuel 10:1 In the Law this anointing signified the gifts of the holy Ghost, which were necessary for them that should rule.

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)

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  1. 1 Samuel 10:1 Hebrew; Septuagint and Vulgate over his people Israel? You will reign over the Lord’s people and save them from the power of their enemies round about. And this will be a sign to you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his inheritance: