But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.
But if you continue to do evil things, both you and your king will be destroyed.
Samuel is warning the Israelites that if they persist in doing wrong, both they and their newly appointed king will face destruction.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is addressing the Israelites during his farewell speech, as they have recently demanded and received a king named Saul to lead them instead of relying solely on God's guidance through judges. He warns them of the dangers of continuing in sin, emphasizing that their choice of a human king does not exempt them from God's laws and the consequences of disobedience. This moment highlights the transition from the era of judges to the establishment of a monarchy in Israel, underscoring the tension between human desires and divine will.
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