Third, the work of the Holy Spirit in empowering chosen individuals for divinely appointed tasks is evident. The Spirit of the Lord came upon both Saul and David after their anointing as kings (1 Samuel 10:10; 16:13), the power of the Holy Spirit brought forth prophecy (1 Samuel 10:6) and victory in battle (1 Samuel 11:6). Fourth, the books of Samuel demonstrate the personal and national effects of sin. The sins of Eli and his sons resulted in their deaths (1 Samuel 2:12–17, 22–25; 3:10–14; 4:17–18).