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But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your king."
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A King Offers No Immunity
Commentators stress that the king Israel demanded for protection would offer no immunity from God's judgment. John Gill notes that their king would perish with them, as Saul later did. This verse serves as a powerful reminder that no human leader or institution can shield a nation from the consequences of collective sin.
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1 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
But if you shall still do wickedly Continue to rebel against God, revolt from him, and depart from his worship, and …
Presbyterian
At Samuel's word, God sent thunder and rain at a time of year when, in that country, such an occurrence was not usually seen. This was to convince …
