1 Samuel 12:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 For the sake of his own great name[a] the Lord will not abandon his people, since the Lord has decided to make you his people.(A) 23 As for me, far be it from me to sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you and to teach you the good and right way.(B) 24 But you must fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart, for you have seen the great things the Lord has done among you.
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- 12:22 His own great name: were the Lord to abandon his people, even if they abandon him, he would diminish his stature or reputation in the divine council or among the nations (e.g., Ez 20:9). Throughout the Old Testament the Lord is encouraged to deliver Israel, despite its evil, “for the sake of his name.”
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