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1 Samuel 12

1 Samuel 12:16

Samuel’s Farewell Address · 1 Samuel 12:1–25
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Translations

Modern
Now, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes.
Traditional
Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the Lord will do before your eyes.
Literal
Therefore now stand and see this great thing that YHWH will do before your eyes.
Latin
Sed et nunc state, et videte rem istam grandem quam facturus est Dominus in conspectu vestro.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes.

Notes

1 Samuel 12:6–25

In 1 Samuel 12:1–5, Samuel examined himself and was found innocent. In 1 Samuel 12:6–25, he examined the nation and found it guilty.

1 Samuel 12:1–25

The confirmation of Saul as king at Gilgal was the last step in making him king (1 Samuel 11:12–15). It was also a suitable time for Samuel to give his farewell speech as Israel's leader.

Theme notes and profiles

Samuel

Events

Glossary

Bethel (Place), Bethelite Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of Rain in Answer to Samuel's Prayer Miracles: Catalogue of Thunder Rain: Miraculously Caused by Samuel Repentance in Asking for a King Symbols and Similitudes: Rain and Thunder