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1 Samuel 12:14 Β· KJV

"If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God:"

King James Version

What does 1 Samuel 12:14 mean? β†’

Passage Context

12And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.
13Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.
14If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God:
15But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers.
16Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does fearing the Lord influence your decisions?

2

What does serving God look like in your life?

3

When have you struggled to obey God's commandments?

Life Application

faith

Commit to regular prayer and study of God's word to strengthen your faith.

obedience

Identify an area in your life where you need to obey God's commands more fully.

People in This Verse

SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse emphasizes the importance of obedience to God, a principle that Jesus also taught during His ministry.

See also: John 14:15

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