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1 Samuel 12:22 nasb — "For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a…

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""For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself."

— 1 Samuel 12:22, NASB

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1 Samuel 12 — Context

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Then all the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to the LORD your God, so that we may not die, for we have added to all our sins this evil by asking for ourselves a king."

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Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have committed all this evil, yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.

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"You must not turn aside, for then you would go after futile things which can not profit or deliver, because they are futile.

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"For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself.

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"Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.

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"Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

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"But if you still do wickedly, both you and your king will be swept away."

1 Samuel 12:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 12:22 say?
1 Samuel 12:22 in the NASB reads: “"For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself.”
Where is 1 Samuel 12:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 12:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 22.
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 12:22.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 12:22 in?
1 Samuel 12:22 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 12:22?
1 Samuel 12:22 reads (NASB): “"For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself.” 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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