1 Samuel 12:13
1 Samuel 12:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.”
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Read Full Chapter →Samuel presents the king they chose, noting that the Lord has nonetheless granted their desire.
What Does 1 Samuel 12:13 Mean?
Samuel gestures to Saul: here is the king you chose and desired. And yet, he adds, it is the Lord who has set this king over you.
Even in granting a request born of weak faith, God remains sovereign over the outcome. He weaves human choices, good and flawed, into His larger purpose. The Lord's patience with His people's desires is a mercy, for He can redeem even what we ask amiss.
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What does 1 Samuel 12:13 mean?
Samuel presents the king they chose, noting that the Lord has nonetheless granted their desire.