Passage

The king and the people

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

¹⁴If you will fear the LORD, and serve him, and listen to his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then both you and also the king who reigns over you are followers of the LORD your God.

1 Samuel 12:14World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The people and the king they requested are included in the same call to follow the Lord.

To understand

The conditions include fearing and serving the Lord, listening to his voice and avoiding rebellion. The warning about refusing to listen refers to the Lord’s hand being against the people as it was against their ancestors.

A question

Who is included alongside the people in the call to follow the Lord?