1 Samuel 12

Commentary

1 Samuel 12 is a pivotal chapter in the book of 1 Samuel, as it marks the transition from the rule of the judges to the rule of the kings. In this chapter, the prophet Samuel speaks to the people of Israel and reminds them of the Lord's faithfulness to them throughout their history. He recounts the many times that the Lord has delivered them from their enemies and provided for them in times of need. He then calls on the people to repent of their sins and to turn back to the Lord. Samuel then warns the people of the consequences of rejecting the Lord's rule and choosing to follow a human king instead. He reminds them that a human king will take their sons and daughters to serve him, and will take their wealth and resources to build his own kingdom. He also warns them that a human king will not be able to deliver them from their enemies, as only the Lord can do that. Finally, Samuel calls on the people to choose the Lord as their king and to serve Him faithfully. He reminds them that the Lord will always be with them and will never forsake them. This chapter serves as a reminder to the people of Israel that the Lord is their true King and that they should serve Him faithfully.