1 Samuel 10:1

“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”

"Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" - 1 Samuel 10:1
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What does 1 Samuel 10:1 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 10:1 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" This verse marks a pivotal moment in…

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Anointed for Purpose: Embracing Divine Destiny

In 1 Samuel 10:1, we witness a profound moment in biblical history: "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" This single verse encapsulates not only…

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A Prayer of Anointing and Commissioning

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and awe, pondering the deep significance of Your word as recorded in 1 Samuel 10:1. Your Scriptures remind us, "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it…

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1 Samuel 10:1 - "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?"
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
"¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying," - 1 Samuel 15:10
1 Samuel 21:10 - "¶ And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath."
1 Samuel 10:13 - "And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place."
"¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;" - 1 Samuel 10:17
1 Samuel 10:16 - "And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not."
1 Samuel 28:10 - "And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing."
1 Samuel 31:10 - "And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan."
1 Samuel 10:12 - "And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?"
1 Samuel 10:10 - "And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them."
"And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore." - 1 Samuel 1:10
1 Samuel 10:4 - "And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands."
1 Samuel 13:10 - "And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him."
1 Samuel 22:10 - "And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine."
1 Samuel 10:9 - "¶ And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day."
1 Samuel 10:26 - "¶ And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched."
1 Samuel 13:10 (KJVA) 10 And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.