KJV ORIGINAL
But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if you continue to do evil things, both you and your king will be destroyed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Samuel is warning the Israelites that if they persist in doing wrong, both they and their newly appointed king will face destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This warning comes at the end of Samuel's farewell speech after Israel demanded a king like other nations. Samuel had just reminded them of God's faithfulness throughout their history and warned them about the responsibilities that come with having a king. The Israelites had just witnessed God's power through thunder and rain during harvest season, confirming Samuel's authority as God's prophet.
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