So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
So Samuel prayed to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that same day. All the people were filled with great fear and respect for the LORD and for Samuel.
God immediately answered Samuel's prayer by sending thunder and rain, which caused all the people to have deep reverence for both God and Samuel.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Samuel's farewell speech as judge of Israel, when the people had demanded a king like other nations. Samuel had been warning them about the consequences of rejecting God's direct rule over them. The thunder and rain came during the dry harvest season when such weather was extremely unusual, serving as a clear sign of God's power and displeasure with their request for a king.
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