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1 Samuel 12:2 web — Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walk…

World English Bible

"Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my youth to this day."

— 1 Samuel 12:2, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 12 — Context

1

Samuel said to all Israel, "Behold, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.

2

Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my youth to this day.

3

Here I am. Witness against me before Yahweh, and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind my eyes therewith? I will restore it to you."

4

They said, "You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man's hand."

5

He said to them, "Yahweh is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand." They said, "He is witness."

1 Samuel 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 12:2 say?
1 Samuel 12:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my youth to this day.”
Where is 1 Samuel 12:2 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 12:2.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 12:2 in?
1 Samuel 12:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 12:2?
1 Samuel 12:2 reads (WEB): “Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my youth to this day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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