1Sa 12:22 | TNotes | STEP | 12:22 because that would dishonor his great name: God will never contradict his own character and detract from his glory (see also Isa 37:35 ; 43:25 ; 48:9-11 ). Therefore, he always keeps his covenant promises, even if his people do not. • his very own people: Israel is God’s treasured possession (see Exod 19:5 ; Deut 9:25-29 ). He will never abandon them (see Rom 11:1-5 , 25-32 ).

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bIsa 37:35►

c43:25►

d48:9-11►

eExod 19:5►

fDeut 9:25-29►

gRom 11:1-5►

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‏ 1 Samuel 12:22

12:22 ^a because that would dishonor his great name: God will never contradict his own character and detract from his glory (see also Isa 37:35 ^b; 43:25 ^c; 48:9-11 ^d). Therefore, he always keeps his covenant promises, even if his people do not.

• his very own people: Israel is God’s treasured possession (see Exod 19:5 ^e; Deut 9:25-29 ^f). He will never abandon them (see Rom 11:1-5 ^g, 25-32 ^h).