1Sa 12:19 | TNotes | STEP | 12:19 The people asked Samuel to intercede for them (see also 7:8 ) rather than praying themselves probably because they were out of fellowship with God (note the use of your God rather than “our God”). • added to our sins: The sins included idol worship (12:21 ; see study note on 8:8).

‏ 1 Samuel 12:19

12:19 ^a The people asked Samuel to intercede for them (see also 7:8 ^b) rather than praying themselves probably because they were out of fellowship with God (note the use of your God rather than “our God”).

• added to our sins: The sins included idol worship (12:21 ^c; see study note on 8:8).