Bible dictionary for children
Anointing
Anointing means applying oil, often to mark someone as chosen for a particular role.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Anointing means applying oil, often to mark someone as chosen for a particular role. It could also be used in ordinary care and hospitality.
Talk about it
What role was David being set apart for?
An example from the Bible
Samuel anoints David with oil when he is chosen as king. David does not take the throne immediately; the anointing marks a calling that unfolds over time.
Read 1 Samuel 16:13 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: 1 Samuel 16:13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the middle of his brothers. Then Yahweh’s Spirit came mightily on David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
