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 — Samuel anoints David with oil in the presence of his family. The anointing marks David's selection as king, though this is not immediately made public. 'The Spirit of the LORD' (ruach YHWH) comes upon David, empowering him for his future role. The phrase 'from that day forward' ('minyom hahu va'halah) indicates the permanence of the Spirit's presence.

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