1 Samuel 12:1

CHAPTER XII

Samuel, grown old, testifies his integrity before the people,

which they confirm, 1-5.

He reproves them for their ingratitude and disobedience; and

gives a summary of the history of their fathers, 6-12.

He exhorts them to future obedience, and calls for a sign from

heaven to confirm his authority, and to show them their

disobedience: God sends an extraordinary thunder and rain,

13-19.

He warns them against idolatry, and exhorts to obedience, and

promises to intercede for them, 20-23.

Sums up their duty, and concludes with a solemn warning, 24, 25.

NOTES ON CHAP. XII

Verse 1 Samuel 12:1. And Samuel said] It is very likely that it was at this public meeting Samuel delivered the following address; no other time seems to be given for it, and this is the most proper that could be chosen.