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The Pattern of Repentance
Commentators highlight a recurring pattern in Israel's history shown in this verse: sin (forsaking God for idols), followed by suffering, which leads to a cry of repentance. Their confession was specific, naming their sin of idolatry. This provides a model for genuine repentance, which involves acknowledging specific wrongdoing and turning back to God.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 12:10
19th Century
Bishop
And they cried unto the Lord. —As soon as they were convinced of their sin and rebellion, and accused themselves, and ret…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 12:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
They often transgressed and were as often afflicted; but whenever they returned to the Lord with their confession of sin and again sought His mercy…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 12:10
17th Century
Pastor
And they cried unto the Lord
When in the hands of their enemies, and in bondage to them, and cruelly oppressed by th…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 12:6–15
17th Century
Minister
The work of ministers is to reason with people: not only to exhort and direct, but also to persuade, to convince their judgments, and so to gain th…