Naked Bible 457: 1 Samuel 12
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What Has Changed in Israel's Relationship With Yahweh?
Samuel 12, 13 through 15 reads as follows. It's clear that he thinks they've sinned in their request but nevertheless tells them that will still bless them if they remain oriented to the covenant despite now having a king. The wording here suggests that Samuel had his doubts about both the people and the young king Saul by using this phrase "your king" Etheodor Mullen: Israel's future relationship with Yahweh would now be determined not only by Israel's faithfulness to Yahweh, but also by the faithfulness of the king who would rule over and represent the people.
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