Anointing of kings
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Also known as: Royal anointing
Description
Samuel anointed Saul and David; Zadok anointed Solomon. Oil poured on head as sign of divine selection.
Scriptural or source references
1 Sam 10:1; 16:13; 1 Kgs 1:39
Who is authorized
Prophet; priest
Uses and notes
Coronation; divine mandate.
Source notes
Biblical.