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Then ^(a)Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, ^(b)kissed him and said, "Has not ^(c)the Lord anointed you a ruler over ^(d)His inheritance?

When you go from me today, then you will find two men close to ^(e)Rachel's tomb in the territory of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say to you, ‘^(f)The donkeys which you went to look for have been found. Now behold, your father has ^[a]ceased to be concerned about the donkeys and is anxious for you, saying, "What shall I do about my son?"'

Then you will go on further from there, and you will come as far as the ^[b](g)oak of Tabor, and there three men going up ^(h)to God at Bethel will meet you, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a jug of wine;

and they will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hand.

Afterward you will come to ^[c](i)the hill of God where the Philistine garrison is; and it shall be as soon as you have come there to the city, that you will meet ^(j)a group of prophets coming down from the high place with harp, tambourine, flute, and a lyre before them, and ^(k)they will be prophesying.

Then ^(l)the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you mightily, and ^(m)you shall prophesy with them and be changed into another man.

It shall be when these signs come to you, ⁽ⁿ⁾do for yourself what ^[d]the occasion requires, for ^(o)God is with you.

And ^(p)you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and behold, I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and ^(q)sacrifice peace offerings. ^(r)You shall wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you should do."