But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers.
But if you will not obey the Lord's voice and rebel against the Lord's commands, then the Lord's hand will be against you, just as it was against your ancestors.
Samuel is warning the Israelites that if they disobey God, they will face the same consequences their ancestors did when they rebelled.
📚 Historical Context
Samuel is giving his farewell speech to the Israelites after they demanded a king like other nations. He's reminding them of God's faithfulness throughout their history while warning them about the consequences of turning away from God. Their ancestors had repeatedly faced judgment when they disobeyed God during their time in the wilderness and early settlement in the Promised Land.
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