KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD will not abandon his people because of his great name and reputation. He has chosen to make you his people, and this brings him joy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that he will never abandon his people because his own character and reputation are at stake, and because he delights in having chosen them as his own.
📚 Historical Context
Samuel spoke these words to the Israelites after they had demanded a king like other nations, which disappointed God since he was meant to be their king. Despite their rejection of God's direct rule, Samuel reassures them that God's covenant love remains unchanged. This was part of Samuel's farewell address as he transitioned leadership to King Saul.
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