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517 B
took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul's head
In Israelite culture, when a prophet poured oil on someone's head, that person received a blessing from Yahweh.
flask
a small container made from baked clay
Has not Yahweh anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance?
Samuel knows the answer to his question. He is reminding Saul that Yahweh has chosen him to be king of Israel. AT: "Yahweh has certainly anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)