Translations
Modern
“You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.”
Traditional
And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man’s hand.
Literal
And they said, “You have not oppressed us and you have not crushed us, and you have not taken anything from the hand of man.”
Latin
Et dixerunt: Non es calumniatus nos, neque oppressisti, neque tulisti de manu alicujus quippiam.
Original
Hebrew
English
“You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.”
Notes
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
Events
Glossary
Anoint Bethel (Place), Bethelite Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Integrity: Samuel, in Exacting Nothing from the People on Account of his Services Justice: Samuel Magistrates: Good: Samuel Rulers: Righteous: Samuel, in not Receiving Compensation for Judgment Samuel: His Integrity As a Judge and Ruler Self-Denial: Samuel, in his Administration of Justice