And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you:
And he said to the people of Israel, 'This is what the LORD God of Israel says: I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and from all the kingdoms and people who oppressed you.'
God is reminding Israel through Samuel of how He delivered them from slavery in Egypt and protected them from all their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
Samuel is speaking to the Israelites as they are about to choose their first king, Saul. He's reminding them of God's faithful protection throughout their history, especially the Exodus from Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. This comes at a pivotal moment when Israel is transitioning from being led by judges to having a monarchy like other nations.
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