<t /><p class="bodytext">Then Samuel took a small container of olive oil and poured it on Saul&#8217;s<n id="1" /> head. Samuel<n id="2" /> kissed him and said, &#8220;The <sc>Lordsc> has chosen you<n id="3" /> to lead his people Israel! You will rule over the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s people and you will deliver them from the power of the enemies who surround them. This will be your sign that the <sc>Lordsc> has chosen<n id="4" /> you as leader over his inheritance.<n id="5" />

<t /><p class="bodytext">Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild<n id="1" /> and told him, &#8220;Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container<n id="2" /> of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.

Take the container of olive oil, pour it over his head, and say, &#8216;This is what the <sc>Lordsc> says, &#8220;I have designated<n id="1" /> you as king over Israel.&#8221;&#8217; Then open the door and run away quickly!&#8221;<n id="2" />p>