Ben Sira 46:14

14 He judged the nation in accordance with the Law of the Lord, and the Lord protected Israel.

Ben Sira 46:14 In-Context

12 May their memory be honored! May these whom we honor spring from the grave to new life in their descendants!

13 Samuel was loved by the Lord. As the Lord's prophet he established the kingdom and appointed rulers for the people.

14 He judged the nation in accordance with the Law of the Lord, and the Lord protected Israel.

15 Because Samuel was faithful, he was accepted as a true prophet. People trusted him as a seer because of his words.

16 When his enemies were threatening him from every side, he called upon the mighty Lord and offered him a young lamb as a sacrifice.