1 Samuel 10:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 10:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 10:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 10:1 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Samuel 10:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 10:1
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 10:1: then, oil, head
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 10:1: oil, poured, head
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 10:1: then, samuel, took
“Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 10:1: then, head, lord
“Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 10:1: then, because, lord
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