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What does 1 Samuel 16:13 mean?

Samuel took the oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, God’s Spirit came powerfully on David. Then Samuel went back to Ramah. 1 Samuel 16:13 - Modern Text Bible

(David is publicly chosen and empowered by God’s Spirit, marking the beginning of his journey as Israel’s future king.)