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# took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul's head
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In Israelite culture, when a prophet poured oil on someone's head, that person received a blessing from Yahweh.
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# flask
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a small container made from baked clay
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# Has not Yahweh anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance?
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Samuel knows the answer to his question. He is reminding Saul that Yahweh has chosen him to be king of Israel. Alternate translation: "Yahweh has certainly anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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