Anoint - Anointing Oil

anointing a king is done by a spring

how it was made, miracle allowed Moshe’s initial mixture to exist longer than expected

Josiah hid away the anointing oil, subsequent anointments were done with balsam oil

king of a new dynasty is anointed, a son who follows him is not anointed

kings are anointed by a spring

kings are anointed only when it is a new dynasty or if his rulership is contested

kings are only anointed if there is a dispute as to who will rule

kings of lengthy reign are anointed with a horn, kings of short reigns are anointed with a jar

kohen gadol is anointed even if he is following in a family dynasty

kohen gadol is anointed even if he is following in a family dynasty

oil made by Moshe was a miracle, used for many years and will still remain for the third Temple

permanent anointments (David, Solomon) were done with a horn, temporary (Saul, Yehu) were done with a flask

recipe

we do not anoint kings who are kohanim

Yehu and Yehoachaz were anointed with balsam oil