Translations
Modern
Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.
Traditional
And Samuel said unto the people, It is the Lord that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.
Literal
And Samuel said to the people, “YHWH is He who made Moses and Aaron, and who brought up your fathers from the land of Egypt.
Latin
Et ait Samuel ad populum: Dominus, qui fecit Moysen et Aaron, et eduxit patres nostros de terra Ægypti.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.
Notes
Moses and Aaron did not become leaders on their own. God appointed them as leaders.
In 1 Samuel 12:1–5, Samuel examined himself and was found innocent. In 1 Samuel 12:6–25, he examined the nation and found it guilty.
The confirmation of Saul as king at Gilgal was the last step in making him king (1 Samuel 11:12–15). It was also a suitable time for Samuel to give his farewell speech as Israel's leader.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus