“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.”
Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head, and say, 'Thus says the LORD: I anoint you king over Israel.' Then open the door and flee; do not linger." — the anointing ritual (mashach) confers kingship; the oil represents the Holy Spirit's empowerment. The prophet's haste indicates danger.
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