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:
If you will respect and honor the LORD, serve him faithfully, listen to what he says, and not rebel against the LORD's commands, then both you and the king who rules over you will continue to follow the LORD your God.
Samuel is telling the people that if they and their king stay faithful to God by respecting, serving, and obeying Him, they will remain in God's favor.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Samuel, the Israelites had demanded a king to lead them like the surrounding nations, despite God's warnings through Samuel about the potential dangers of monarchy. Samuel, as the aging prophet and judge, was delivering a farewell speech to the people after Saul's anointing, reminding them of God's faithfulness in delivering them from enemies and urging loyalty to God over human rulers. This verse highlights the conditional promise that obedience to God would ensure stability for both the people and their new king.
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