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I Samuel Chapter 12

THE PROPHETS

I SAMUEL

SHMUEL I

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.

The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.

Chapter 12

I Samuel Chapter 12 Encourages to Return to G-d and Serve Him with All Your Heart

So You Take Advantage Against Your Fellow?

v. 20 – 25 On Matters Of Sinning Yet Not Going Away From Hashem

You are encouraged to cling to Hashem. For your going away from Him will surely lead you to worshiping other gods – Jesus, Trinity, Triune or 3-in-1 G-d.

Stop ignoring and playing ignorant of the truth as Hashem has spoken through His servants the prophets!

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“Samuel’s Admonition”

Then Samuel said to all of Israel, “Behold! I have hearkened to your voice, to everything that you have said to me, and I have crowned a king over you.
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Here I am; testify about me in the presence of Hashem and in the presence of His anointed: Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I robbed? Whom have I coerced? From whose hand have I taken redemption-money that I should avert my eyes from him? And I shall make restitution to you.”
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So he said to them, “Hashem is your witness and His anointed one is a witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said as one, “A witness!”
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Samuel then said to the people, “[It is] Hashem Who produced Moses and Aaron, and Who brought your forefathers up from the land of Egypt.
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Then they cried out to Hashem, and said, “We have sinned! For we have forsaken Hashem, and we have worshiped the Baalim and the Ashteroth; but now, rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and we will worship You.’
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But when you saw that Nahash, king of the Children of Ammon, came upon you, you said to me, ‘No, but a king shall reign over us!” But Hashem, your God, is your King!
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If you will fear Hashem and worship Him and hearken to His voice and not rebel against the word of Hashem, then you and the king who reigns over you will remain [following] after Hashem, your God.
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But if you do not hearken to the voice of Hashem, and you rebel against the word of Hashem, then the hand of Hashem shall be against you and against your fathers.
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Samuel said to the people, “Fear not, You have done all this evil — but do not turn away from following Hashem, rather serve Hashem with all your heart.
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Do not turn away for [that would be to] pursue futilities that cannot avail and cannot rescue, for they are futile.
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For Hashem shall not forsake His people for the sake of His Name; for Hashem has sworn to make you a people unto Him.
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And I, also — far be it from me to sin against Hashem and refrain from praying on your behalf; rather I shall instruct you in the good and proper path.
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Only fear Hashem and serve Him faithfully, with all your hearts, for look at how much He has done for you. But if you act wickedly, both you and your king will perish.”
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1 And Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have hearkened to your voice, to everything which you have said to me, and I have made a king to reign over you.
2 And now, behold the king is walking before you, and I have become old and hoary, and my sons are here with you, and I have walked before you from my youth and until this day.
3 Here I am; bear witness against me before the Lord and before His anointed; whose ox did I take, or whose ass did I take, or whom did I rob; or whom did I oppress, or from whose hand did I take a ransom, that I hide my eyes therewith, and I shall restore to you.”
4 And they said, “You did not rob us, nor did you oppress us, neither did you take anything from anyone’s hand.”
5 And he said to them, “The Lord is a witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand, and they said, “(He is) witness.”
6 And Samuel said to the people, “(It is) the Lord Who made Moses and Aaron, and Who brought your forefathers up from the land of Egypt.
7 And now, stand and I shall reason with you before the Lord, concerning all the righteous acts which He did to you and to your forefathers.
8 When Jacob came to Egypt, and your forefathers cried out to the Lord, the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, and they brought your forefathers out of Egypt, and they made them dwell in this place.
9 And they forgot the Lord, their God, and He delivered them into the hand of Sisera, the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they waged war with them.
10 And they cried out to the Lord, and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the Lord, and have served the Baalim and Ashtaroth. Now, save us from the hand of our enemies, and we shall serve You.’
11 And the Lord sent Jerubaal, and Bedan, and Jephtah, and Samuel, and He saved you from the hand of your enemies round about, and you dwelt in safety.
12 And when you saw that Nahash, the king of Ammon, came upon you, you said to me, ‘No, but a king shall rule over us,’ when the Lord your God was your king.
13 And now, behold the king whom you have chosen, whom you have requested, and behold, the Lord has appointed a king over you.
14 If you will fear the Lord, and serve Him, and hearken to His voice, and you will not rebel against the commandments of the Lord, both you and the king who reigns over you, will be after the Lord your God.
15 But, if you will not hearken to the voice of the Lord, and you will rebel against the commandments of the Lord, the Lord’s hand will be against you and against your fathers.
16 Even now, stand and see this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes.
17 Is it not wheat harvest today? I shall call to the Lord, and He will send thunder and rain, and you shall know and see, that your evil is great, which you have done in the eyes of the Lord, to ask for yourselves a king.”
18 And Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day, and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.
19 And all the people said to Samuel, “Pray for your servants to the Lord your God and let us not die, for we have added to all our sins evil, to ask for ourselves a king.”
20 And Samuel said to the people, “Fear not. You have done all this evil, but do not turn aside from following the Lord, and you shall serve the Lord with all your heart.
21 And you shall not turn aside, for then (you would go) after vain things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are vain.
22 For the Lord will not forsake His people for His great name’s sake; for the Lord has sworn to make you a people for Himself.
23 I also, far be it from me to sin to the Lord in ceasing to pray for you, but I shall instruct you in the good and proper way.
24 Only fear the Lord and you shall serve Him in truth with all your heart, for see the great things which He has dealt with you.
25 But, if you will do wrong, both you and your king will be destroyed.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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