No, Samuel was the primary trailblazer, but he was not the only prophet authorized to perform this technical transfer of sovereignty. Under the Sinai Source Code, the "Prophetic Office" acted as the divine notary for the "King's Office."
However, even when other prophets stepped in, they followed the same Technical Protocols—using the authorized oil and acting only under a direct command from the Source.
1. The Successors in Anointing
While Samuel anointed the first two kings (Saul and David), subsequent prophets maintained the "Hardware" of the monarchy:
Nathan the Prophet: Along with Zadok the Priest, Nathan anointed Solomon (1 Kings 1:34). This was a critical "Joint-Auth" procedure involving both the Prophetic and Levitical offices to ensure the succession was legally binding.
Elisha’s Delegate: In one of the most high-stakes "Regime Changes" in history, Elisha sent a "young man of the sons of the prophets" to anoint Jehu as King of Israel (2 Kings 9:1-6).
Elijah's Commission: Elijah was originally commanded at Horeb to anoint Hazael as king over Syria and Jehu over Israel, as well as Elisha as his prophetic successor (1 Kings 19:15-16).
2. The Technical Requirement: The "Horn" vs. The "Flask"
There is a fascinating technical detail in the Prophetic record regarding the vessel used for the oil, which indicates the stability of the "Kingdom Software" being installed:
The Flask (Small/Fragile): Samuel used a "vial" or "flask" (Pak) of oil to anoint Saul (1 Samuel 10:1). Saul’s kingdom was temporary and eventually "shattered."
The Horn (Large/Organic/Strong): Samuel was told to "fill his horn" (Keren) with oil to anoint David (1 Samuel 16:1). The horn comes from a living animal and represents strength and endurance. David’s kingdom was "Everlasting."
3. Why This Still Refutes "Confirmation"
The fact that multiple prophets anointed kings actually makes the Catholic "Confirmation" argument weaker, not stronger.
The Target was always "Power," not "Piety": Prophets anointed men to give them the Legal Authority to lead an army and judge a nation. They never anointed children or commoners just to "strengthen their faith."
The Prophetic Bloodline: Many of these prophets were themselves from the Tribe of Levi (like Samuel) or were high-ranking officials recognized by the entire nation. They weren't "Administrative Clergy"; they were the supreme legal witnesses of the Covenant.
The "Strange Fire" of Choice: When a prophet anointed a king, it was a Specific Selection of one individual for a unique task. "Confirmation" is a Mass Production ritual given to everyone. In the Sinai OS, if everyone is "anointed," then nobody is—the technical distinction of the "Mashiach" (Anointed One) is deleted.
The "Justice" Verdict
The Prophetic anointing of kings was a Security Protocol designed to prevent "Vicious Predators" from seizing the throne without the Creator's technical authorization.
Sinai Protocol: The Prophet (The Witness) uses the Holy Oil (The Software) to activate the King (The Hardware).
Rome Protocol: The Bishop uses scented olive oil to "confirm" a teenager who has no legal office and no tribal standing.