In 1 Samuel 16:2, Samuel uses a sacrifice as a cover to anoint David — mirroring how the sacrifice here provides the occasion for Samuel to meet Saul.

1 Samuel 7:9 shows Samuel offering a sacrifice—consistent with his role here as the one blessing the sacrifice.

1 Samuel 16:3 also involves Samuel at a sacrifice where he anoints a king—directly parallel to his anointing Saul after this sacrifice.

1 Kings 3:2-4 describes the same practice of sacrificing at high places before the temple—showing this was normal in Samuel's time.

Deuteronomy 12:6 commands bringing sacrifices to the chosen place — this high place sacrifice predates centralization, showing early worship practices.

1 Chronicles 16:39 mentions the tabernacle at the high place in Gibeon—another instance of legitimate high-place worship.