# took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul's head

In Israelite culture, when a prophet poured oil on someone's head, that person received a blessing from Yahweh.

# flask

a small container made from baked clay

# Has not Yahweh anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance?

Samuel knows the answer to his question. He is reminding Saul that Yahweh has chosen him to be king of Israel. AT: "Yahweh has certainly anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# Zelzah

This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# What should I do about my son?

Saul's father is now concerned about Saul and wants to find him.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/samuel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oil]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/saul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/kiss]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahweh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/ruler]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/rachel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/tomb]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/benjamin]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/donkey]]