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
In the book of 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is speaking to the Israelites during a time of transition from the era of judges to the establishment of a monarchy, as the people demanded a king like other nations. This verse serves as a reminder from God of His past interventions, specifically the Exodus from Egypt and deliverance from various oppressors, to underscore His role as their protector. It occurs in the context of Saul's anointing, highlighting God's ongoing faithfulness to Israel despite their unfaithfulness.
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