1Sa 16:13, Psa 89:20 | JFB | STEP | 13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him-- This transaction must have been strictly private.

‏ 1 Samuel 16:13

13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him--This transaction must have been strictly private.

19-37. Then--when the covenant was established, of whose execution the exalted views of God now given furnish assurance.

thou ... to thy holy one--or godly saint, object of favor (Psa 4:3). Nathan is meant (2Sa 7:17; 1Ch 17:3-15).

laid help--literally, "given help." David was chosen and then exalted.