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Samuel said to all Israel, Behold, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.
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A Leader's Graceful Exit
Commentators highlight that Samuel's opening words demonstrate his remarkable character. He isn't clinging to power but is humbly resigning his office. By stating he has fulfilled their request, Samuel clears his own name and, as one scholar suggests, sets a powerful example of integrity for the new king, Saul, to follow.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
And Samuel said unto all Israel. —We believe we possess in this section of our history, in the report the compiler of the…
Baptist
And 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.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samuel said unto all Israel When assembled at Gilgal, after they had recognized Saul as their king, and he was e…
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Presbyterian
Samuel not only cleared his own character but set an example before Saul, while he showed the people their ingratitude to God and to himself. There…
