The Lord has done what he predicted through me. The Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hands and given it to one of your neighbors—to David.
and transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish David’s throne over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beersheba.”
The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
I know that you will surely be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.
Samuel said, “Why do you consult me, now that the Lord has departed from you and become your enemy?