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God's Pattern of Rescue
Commentators explain that Samuel is reminding Israel of a foundational pattern: God's people face oppression, they cry out to Him, and He faithfully responds by sending deliverers. The Exodus, initiated by the cries of the Israelites, serves as the primary example of God's 'righteous acts' and 'loving-kindness' in hearing and saving His people.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 12:8
19th Century
Bishop
When Jacob was come into Egypt. — Now, in order, Samuel recounts the deeds of loving-kindness done for Israel by this Eternal King. And fi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 12:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
A remembrance of past mercies is very profitable to us. National mercies ought not to be forgotten, and personal favors should always be fresh in o…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 12:8
17th Century
Pastor
When Jacob was come into Egypt
With his family to see his son Joseph, and dwelt there; or rather the posterity of Ja…
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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…