Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 10:1

THen Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head , and kissed him , and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance ?

Which was the usual Rite in the Designation, as of Priests and Prophets, so also of Kings, as 1 Sam. 16. 1, 13. 1 King. 1. 39. 2 King. 9. 1, 3, 6. whereby was signified the pouring forth of the Gifts of Gods Spirit upon him, to enable him for the Administration of his Office, which he might expect, and should receive upon the discharge of his Duty.

Partly, in token of that Reverence which he did owe, and that Subjection which he and all the People were shortly to perform to him, whereof Kissing was a sign, as Gen. 41. 40. 1 King. 19. 18. and partly, as a Testimony of his sincere Friendship and Affection to him, and how far he was from envying his Successor in the Supreme Dignity.

i. e. Over his own peculiar People. Whereby he Admonisheth Saul, that this People were not so much his, as Gods; and that he was not to Rule and Manage them according to his own will and pleasure, but according to the will and mind of God.