With the use of this phrase, the people recognize Samuel’s close relationship with the Lord and their alienation from the Lord (as a result of their sinful request for a king).1
With the use of this phrase, the people recognize Samuel’s close relationship with the Lord and their alienation from the Lord (as a result of their sinful request for a king).1
19 Et tout le peuple dit à Samuel: Prie l'Eternel, ton Dieu, pour tes serviteurs, afin que nous ne mourions pas; car nous avons ajouté à tous nos péchés le tort de demander pour nous un roi.