13 Now therefore behold the King whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired: lo therefore, the Lord hath set a King over you.

14 If ye will fear the Lord and serve him, and hear his voice, and not disobey the word of the Lord, both ye, and the king that reigneth over you, shall [a]follow the Lord your God.

15 But if ye will not obey the voice of the Lord, but disobey the Lord’s mouth, then shall the hand of the Lord be upon you, and on your [b]fathers.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 12:14 Ye shall be preserved as they that follow the Lord’s will.
  2. 1 Samuel 12:15 Meaning, the governors.

Bible Gateway Recommends