1 Samuel 12:22

22 "For 1the LORD will not abandon His people 2on account of His great name, because the LORD 3has been pleased * to make you a people for Himself.

1 Samuel 12:22 In-Context

20 Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have committed all this evil, yet do not turn aside from following the LORD , but serve the LORD with all your heart.
21 "You must not turn aside, for then you would go after futile things which can not profit or deliver, because they are futile.
22 "For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself.
23 "Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.
24 "Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Deuteronomy 31:6; 1 Kings 6:13
  • 2. Exodus 32:12; Numbers 14:13; Joshua 7:9; Psalms 106:8; Jeremiah 14:21
  • 3. Deuteronomy 7:6-11; 1 Peter 2:9
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