The Anointing of Saul by Samuel - Biblical Illustration #65480 (License: Personal Use)

This historical engraving illustrates the moment from 1 Samuel 10:1 where the prophet Samuel anoints Saul with oil, signifying God’s choice of him as Israel’s first king. The scene includes onlookers in period attire, a sacrificial ox, and classical architecture, rendered in fine-line etching typical of 19th-century biblical art. The composition emphasizes humility, divine appointment, and communal witness.

Used on religious education sites, Bible study pages, or historical theology resources to illustrate the narrative of Saul’s anointing; matches user intent for visual understanding of Old Testament events and prophetic rituals.