1 Samuel 15:1 meaning and explanation

Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD.

1 Samuel 15:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Samuel speaks to Saul as the prophet who anointed him king, reminding him that his authority came from God and not from himself. The Hebrew word for anoint, mashach, marks Saul as one set apart for a task.

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