1 Samuel 12:14 Meaning and Explanation
“If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God:”
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Read Full Chapter →Samuel lays out the path of blessing: if people and king fear and obey the Lord, all will go well.
What Does 1 Samuel 12:14 Mean?
Samuel sets before them the way of life. If both people and king fear the Lord, serve Him, obey His voice, and refuse rebellion, then together they will keep following the Lord their God.
Having a king changes nothing about the heart of obedience; everyone, ruler and ruled alike, stands under God. The blessing is not earned by status but by reverent, willing devotion. To fear the Lord and walk in His ways is the one path on which any life truly flourishes.
1 Samuel 12:14 in the Original Language
yare (יָרֵא), 'fear' -- reverent awe before God that leads to trust and obedience, not dread.
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What does 1 Samuel 12:14 mean?
Samuel lays out the path of blessing: if people and king fear and obey the Lord, all will go well.