Genesis 41:40New American Bible - revised editionYou shall be in charge of my household, and all my people will obey your command. Only in respect to the throne will I outrank you.” See the chapter |
Then, from a flask he had with him, Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying: “The Lord anoints you ruler over his people Israel. You are the one who will govern the Lord’s people and save them from the power of their enemies all around them. The Signs Foretold. “This will be the sign for you that the Lord has anointed you ruler over his heritage: