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Chapter 10

Then, from a flask he had with him, Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying: “The Lord anoints you ruler over his people Israel. You are the one who will govern the Lord’s people and save them from the power of their enemies all around them.(A)

The Signs Foretold. “This will be the sign[a] for you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his heritage:

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Footnotes

  1. 10:1 The sign: the role of the new ruler is confirmed by specific signs; cf. Ex 7:9.

14 (A)The Lord turned to him and said: Go with the strength you have, and save Israel from the power of Midian. Is it not I who send you?

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