1Sa 12:6-7 | MHM | STEP | Samuel's Discourse to Israel After clearing his own name, Samuel does not blame the people for their unkindness. Instead, he teaches them about their duty to God. He wants them to understand that even though the government has changed, their faith and obedience to God must remain strong. Samuel reminds them of God's great kindness to their nation and their ancestors. He gives a summary of their history to help them remember how God has always cared for them. This should encourage them to love and serve God faithfully. v. 6-7 : Samuel asks the people to stand still and listen carefully as he speaks. He wants them to pay attention and think deeply about what he says. He reasons with them about the righteous acts of the Lord . These acts include both the blessings God gave them and the punishments for their sins. Samuel reminds them of what God did for their fathers and for them, showing that God’s justice and goodness have always been clear. He begins by recalling their deliverance from Egypt, where God raised up Moses and Aaron to free them from slavery and lead them to the promised land (1 Samuel 12:6-7; 1 Samuel 12:6-7 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 12:6-7

Samuel's Discourse to Israel

After clearing his own name, Samuel does not blame the people for their unkindness. Instead, he teaches them about their duty to God. He wants them to understand that even though the government has changed, their faith and obedience to God must remain strong. Samuel reminds them of God's great kindness to their nation and their ancestors. He gives a summary of their history to help them remember how God has always cared for them. This should encourage them to love and serve God faithfully.

v. 6-7: Samuel asks the people to stand still and listen carefully as he speaks. He wants them to pay attention and think deeply about what he says. He reasons with them about the righteous acts of the Lord. These acts include both the blessings God gave them and the punishments for their sins. Samuel reminds them of what God did for their fathers and for them, showing that God’s justice and goodness have always been clear. He begins by recalling their deliverance from Egypt, where God raised up Moses and Aaron to free them from slavery and lead them to the promised land (1 Samuel 12:6-7; 1 Samuel 12:6-7 ^a).

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