1 Samuel 12:23

Translations

Modern

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

Traditional

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

Literal

As for me, moreover, far be it from me that I should sin against YHWH in ceasing to pray for you. And I will teach you the good and the straight way.

Latin

Absit autem a me hoc peccatum in Dominum, ut cessem orare pro vobis, et docebo vos viam bonam et rectam.

Original

Hebrew

English

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

Notes

1 Samuel 12:23

I will continue to teach you: Samuel was both a mediator and a teacher.
Although this speech ended Samuel's political leadership, he continued his spiritual work for a while (for example, 1 Samuel 19:24).

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

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Romans 1:9
God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
1 Thessalonians 3:10
Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
1 Kings 8:36
…then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, so that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk. May You send rain on the land that You gave Your people as an inheritance.
Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
Psalm 34:11
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
2 Chronicles 6:27
…then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, so that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk. May You send rain on the land that You gave Your people as an inheritance.
Acts 20:20
I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

Glossary

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

Topics

Intercession of Man with God Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: Sin of Neglecting Prayer: Importunity In Religious Zeal: Samuel Reproof: when from God: should be Accompanied by Exhortation to Repentance

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