Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Saul Anointed As King

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?

Then the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men here so we can kill them!” …

Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.