According to the material, the prophet Samuel anointed which two kings?

• A. Saul and David
• B. David and Solomon
• C. Saul and Solomon
• D. Samuel and Nathan

Answer: (A)

Samuel is shown as God’s chosen instrument for inaugurating Israel’s monarchy by anointing two kings. First, he pours oil on Saul, designating him as the first king and anointed leader appointed by God. Later, after Saul’s rejection, God directs Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint David, the youngest son of Jesse, as the future king. This second anointing is performed privately, signaling God’s choice for David to reign in His timing, and the Spirit of the Lord comes upon David after the anointing. This sequence demonstrates that leadership is established by God’s calling through the prophet. Solomon’s rise is not attributed to Samuel, and Nathan is involved in Solomon’s installation, not Samuel.