1 Samuel 12:3 · KJV
"Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 12:3 mean? →Passage Context
1And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
2And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.
3Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
4And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand.
5And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you hold yourself accountable in your actions?
2
What does integrity mean to you in your daily life?
3
When have you had to confront someone about their actions?
Life Application
integrity
Evaluate your own actions and ensure they align with your values. Be honest in your dealings with others.
accountability
Encourage open discussions about accountability within your community or workplace.
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
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