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1 Samuel 12

1 Samuel 12:25

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

Modern
But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”
Traditional
But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.
Literal
But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”
Latin
Quod si perseveraveritis in malitia, et vos et rex vester pariter peribitis.

Original

Hebrew
English
But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”

Notes

1 Samuel 12:25

swept away: David later used this same Hebrew word for Saul’s death (1 Samuel 26:10, “die … into battle”) and for his own possible death at Saul’s hands (27:1, “get me”). This warning would continue to apply throughout Israel’s history as a monarchy (when it was ruled by kings).

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Ingratitude to God: Warnings Against Reproof: when from God: should be Accompanied by Exhortation to Repentance Wicked (People): Punishment of