1Sa 12:14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 12:14-15: 12:14-15 To show that even under a monarchy Israel must still keep its covenant with the Lord—who was always to be their true king—Samuel echoed language from the Sinai covenant (e.g., Exod 19:5-6 ; Lev 26 ; Deut 30:11-20 ). 12:14 Worship is meaningless if it does not result in obedience.

a12:14-15►

bExod 19:5-6►

cLev 26►

dDeut 30:11-20►

‏ 1 Samuel 12:14

Summary for 1Sam 12:14-15: 12:14-15 ^a To show that even under a monarchy Israel must still keep its covenant with the Lord—who was always to be their true king—Samuel echoed language from the Sinai covenant (e.g., Exod 19:5-6 ^b; Lev 26 ^c; Deut 30:11-20 ^d). 12:14 ^e Worship is meaningless if it does not result in obedience.