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1 Samuel 12:25

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 12:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.
1 Samuel 12:25 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name`s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.
23Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
24Only fear Jehovah, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you.
25But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But if ye shall still do wickedly, etc.] Continue to rebel against God, revolt from him, and depart from his worship, and despise his prophets, and serve idols: ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king; their king would be so far from protecting, that he should perish with them, be killed by the sword, as Saul their first king was, or go into captivity, as others of their kings did.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:25 swept away: David later used this same Hebrew verb for Saul’s death (26:10, “die . . . in battle”) and for his own possible death at Saul’s hands (27:1, “get me”). The warning would remain in force throughout Israel’s history as a monarchy.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But if: Deut. 32:15-44; Jos 24:20; Isa 3:11 ye and: Sa1 31:1-5; Deu 28:36; Hos 10:3 Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 13”
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