The words recorded in this verse are likely a summary of the message that Samuel proclaimed during the twenty years of his preaching. He is calling on the people of Israel to show their repentance in action, the same action that was demanded by Jacob in Genesis 35:2–4 and Joshua in Joshua 24:14–15.1 The Lord expected the exclusive worship and allegiance of his people. An expectation that will be repeated by Jesus Christ (see Matthew 10:37–38).
3 Samuel dit à toute la maison d'Israël: Si c'est de tout votre cœur que vous revenez à l'Eternel, ôtez du milieu de vous les dieux étrangers et les Astartés, dirigez votre cœur vers l'Eternel, et servez-le lui seul; et il vous délivrera de la main des Philistins.