Samuel’s reminder implies a comparison between Samuel and Saul. His reminding Israel of his integrity (vv. 1-5) implied that Saul would pervert justice and take away many things from the people. Samuel had this kind of foresight concerning Saul.
Samuel’s reminder implies a comparison between Samuel and Saul. His reminding Israel of his integrity (vv. 1-5) implied that Saul would pervert justice and take away many things from the people. Samuel had this kind of foresight concerning Saul.
cf. Num. 16:15; Acts 20:33; 2 Cor. 7:2
cf. Exo. 2:22-23; 3:9
The Septuagint and other ancient versions read, Barak.
Here Samuel was rebuking Israel for leaving God as her Husband and King. Because they wanted a king as a replacement for God, they would not have the proper enjoyment of the good land.
cf. 1 Sam. 8:7; Judg. 8:23
cf. 1 Sam. 10:24
Samuel considered that not praying for God’s people was a sin against Jehovah. God’s elect are His peculiar, personal possession as a treasure (Exo. 19:5). This book shows that Samuel’s heart was only for God’s elect. Samuel’s caring for God’s elect was a crucial aspect of the history concerning Samuel, which was in sharp contrast to the history concerning Saul.