1 Samuel 12:20

Translations

Modern

“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.

Traditional

And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart;

Literal

And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid. You have done all this evil; yet do not turn aside from following YHWH, and serve YHWH with all your heart.

Latin

Dixit autem Samuel ad populum: Nolite timere: vos fecistis universum malum hoc, verumtamen nolite recedere a tergo Domini, sed servite Domino in omni corde vestro.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.

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 Security and Obedience

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

Deuteronomy 11:16
But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods,
Joshua 23:6
Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left.
Psalm 101:3
I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
Psalm 125:5
But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
Exodus 20:19–20
“Speak to us yourself and we will listen,” they said to Moses. “But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.”
Jeremiah 3:1
“If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers—and you would return to Me?” declares the LORD.
1 Peter 3:16
…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Deuteronomy 31:29
For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.”
Psalm 40:4
Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.

People

Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings

Glossary

Bethel (Place), Bethelite Meaning of Names in the Bible Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Kings: Sin of Israel in Seeking Repentance in Asking for a King Reproof: when from God: should be Accompanied by Exhortation to Repentance

1 Samuel 12:20

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