Samuel had not made known his errand, even to the family of Jesse, and the ceremony of anointing David had been performed in secret. It was an intimation to the youth of the high destiny awaiting him, that amid all the varied experiences and perils of his coming years, this knowledge might inspire him to be true to the purpose of God to be accomplished by his life.

Samuel havde ikke engang røbet sit ærinde for Isajs familie, og salvningen af David blev udført i hemmelighed. Denne ceremoni var en tilkendegivelse af, hvilken stor livsopgave der ventede ynglingen, og bevidstheden herom skulle anspore ham til at være tro imod Guds plan med hans liv under alle de oplevelser og farer, han ville møde i Den-kommende-tid.