1 Samuel 12:24-25

24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

25 Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.”

1 Samuel 12:24-25 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 12

In this chapter Samuel, resigning the government to Saul, asserts the integrity with which he had performed his office, and calls upon the people of Israel to attest it, who did, 1Sa 12:1-5, he then reminds them of the great and good things the Lord had done for them in times past, 1Sa 12:6-11 and whereas they had desired a king, and one was given them, it was their interest to fear and serve the Lord; if not, his hand would be against them, 1Sa 12:10-15 he terrifies them by calling for thunder in an unusual time, 1Sa 12:16-19 and then comforts and encourages them, that in doing their duty God would be with them, and not forsake them, otherwise they might expect nothing but ruin and destruction, 1Sa 12:20-25.

Cross References

• 1. Deuteronomy 6:2; Ecclesiastes 12:13
• 2. Deuteronomy 6:5; S Joshua 24:14
• 3. Job 34:27; Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 22:11; Isaiah 26:10
• 4. S Deuteronomy 10:21
• 5. 1 Samuel 31:1-5
• 6. Deuteronomy 28:36
• 7. S Joshua 24:20; S 1 Kings 14:10