1 Samuel 16:13

Samuel Anoints David · 1 Samuel 16:1–13
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Samuel took the horn of the oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of YHWH came upon David from that day and forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
Latin
Tulit ergo Samuel cornu olei, et unxit eum in medio fratrum ejus: et directus est spiritus Domini a die illa in David, et deinceps. Surgensque Samuel abiit in Ramatha.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

David replaced Saul as king. David and Saul were alike in these ways:

  • Samuel anointed both.

  • Neither was pursuing the position of king.

  • Both were unlikely choices (Saul was from the smallest tribe, and David was the youngest son).

  • They were both good-looking (1 Samuel 9:2; 16:12).

  • The Spirit rushed upon each when anointed as king (1 Samuel 10:10; 11:6; 16:13).

The main difference was that David was "a man after [God's] own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14; compare 16:7), while Saul was not.

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings

Places

Mizpah: A city in Benjamin; a place of gathering and judgment

Glossary

Anoint Bethlehemite David Horn King Psalm 151 Ramah Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Anointing in Consecration: David Anointing of the Holy Spirit: Typified Anointing: Typified Christian Minister: Influential in Public Affairs: Designate Kings Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor David: King of Israel: Anointed King, While a Youth, by the Prophet Samuel, and Inspired Government: God In in the Appointment of David Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: David Anointed As King Jesse: Samuel Visits, Under Divine Command, to Select a Successor to Saul from his Sons King: How Chosen: David and the Davidic Dynasty Kings: Ceremonies at Inauguration of Anointing Oil used for Anointing Kings Prophets: Inspiration of Ramah: Also Called Ramathaim-Zophim: Home of Samuel The Anointing the King Christ: Typified: David the Tribe of Judah: After Saul's Rebellion Appointed to Furnish Kings to Israel the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of David