Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own. New Living Translation The LORD will not abandon his people, because that would dishonor his great name. For it has pleased the LORD to make you his very own people. English Standard Version For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself. Berean Standard Bible Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. Berean Literal Bible For YHWH will not forsake His people for the sake of His great name, because it has pleased YHWH to make you⁺ unto Him a people. King James Bible For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. New King James Version For the LORD will not forsake His people, for His great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you His people. New American Standard Bible For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. NASB 1995 “For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. NASB 1977 “For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. Legacy Standard Bible For Yahweh will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because Yahweh has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. Amplified Bible The LORD will not abandon His people for His great name’s sake, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. Berean Annotated Bible Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD {YHWH} will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you⁺ His own. Christian Standard Bible The LORD will not abandon his people, because of his great name and because he has determined to make you his own people. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD will not abandon His people, because of His great name and because He has determined to make you His own people. American Standard Version For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name's sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself. Contemporary English Version But the LORD has chosen you to be his own people. He will always take care of you so that everyone will know how great he is. English Revised Version For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you a people unto himself. GOD'S WORD® Translation For the sake of his great name, the LORD will not abandon his people, because the LORD wants to make you his people. Good News Translation The LORD has made a solemn promise, and he will not abandon you, for he has decided to make you his own people. International Standard Version Indeed, the LORD won't abandon His people for the sake of His great name, for the LORD desires to make you a people for himself. NET Bible The LORD will not abandon his people because he wants to uphold his great reputation. The LORD was pleased to make you his own people. New Heart English Bible For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people to himself. Webster's Bible Translation For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIndeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. World English Bible For Yahweh will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased Yahweh to make you a people for himself. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor YHWH does not leave His people, on account of His great Name; for YHWH has been pleased to make you for a people to Him. Berean Literal Bible For YHWH will not forsake His people for the sake of His great name, because it has pleased YHWH to make you⁺ unto Him a people. Young's Literal Translation for Jehovah doth not leave His people, on account of His great name; for Jehovah hath been pleased to make you to Him for a people. Smith's Literal Translation For Jehovah will not cast off his people on account of his great name, for Jehovah willed to make you to him for a people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because the Lord hath sworn to make you his people. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord will not abandon his people, because of his great name. For the Lord has sworn to make you his people. New American Bible For the sake of his own great name the LORD will not abandon his people, since the LORD has decided to make you his people. New Revised Standard Version For the LORD will not cast away his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake; because he is pleased to make you his people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because LORD JEHOVAH has not abandoned his people, because his name is great, for he has been persuaded to make you a people to himself OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the LORD will not forsake His people for His great name's sake; because it hath pleased the LORD to make you a people unto Himself. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the Lord will not cast off his people for his great name's sake, because the Lord graciously took you to himself for a people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Farewell Address…21Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty. 22Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. 23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.… Cross References Indeed, for the sake of His great name, Psalm 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. Ezekiel 36:22 Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. Isaiah 48:11 For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. the LORD will not abandon His people, Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage. 1 Kings 6:13 And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” because He was pleased to make you His own. Deuteronomy 7:6-8 For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. / The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. / But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Deuteronomy 14:2 for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth. Psalm 135:4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, Isaiah 49:15-16 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! / Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. Psalm 89:31-34 if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments, / I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes. / But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. … Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Treasury of Scripture For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it has pleased the LORD to make you his people. the Lord Deuteronomy 31:17 Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God is not among us? 1 Kings 6:13 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel. 2 Kings 21:14 And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies; for his great Exodus 32:12 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. Numbers 14:13-19 And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;) … Deuteronomy 32:26,27 I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: … it hath Exodus 19:5,6 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … Deuteronomy 7:7,8 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: … Deuteronomy 9:5 Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jump to Previous Abandon Account Cast Honour Lord's Name's Pleased Pleasure Reject SakeJump to Next Abandon Account Cast Honour Lord's Name's Pleased Pleasure Reject Sake1 Samuel 12 1. Samuel testifies his integrity6. He reproves the people of ingratitude 16. He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time 20. he comforts them in God's mercy Indeed, for the sake of His great name This phrase emphasizes the importance of God's reputation and character. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a name represented one's identity and reputation. God's name is associated with His holiness, faithfulness, and power. Throughout the Bible, God's actions are often tied to the sanctity of His name (Ezekiel 36:22-23). The preservation of His name's honor is a recurring theme, as seen in the Lord's Prayer, "Hallowed be Your name" (Matthew 6:9). the LORD will not abandon His people because He was pleased to make you His own Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelThe last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a key figure in the transition from the period of judges to the monarchy. He delivered this message to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were transitioning from a theocracy to a monarchy under King Saul. They are the recipients of Samuel's message. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful to His promises and His people. 4. King Saul The first king of Israel, whose reign marked a significant shift in Israel's governance. 5. Mizpah A significant location in Samuel's ministry where he gathered the Israelites for important events, including the anointing of Saul as king. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His NameGod's commitment to His people is rooted in His own character and reputation. His actions are consistent with His nature as a faithful and covenant-keeping God. The Assurance of God's Presence Believers can find comfort in knowing that God will not abandon them. His presence is assured because of His promises and His pleasure in making us His own. Identity in God's Choice Our identity as God's people is not based on our own merits but on His sovereign choice and pleasure. This should lead to humility and gratitude. The Importance of Covenant Relationship Understanding our relationship with God as a covenant relationship helps us grasp the depth of His commitment and the seriousness of our response to His grace. Living for God's Glory As God's people, our lives should reflect His glory and honor His name. This involves obedience, worship, and a commitment to His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 12:22?2. How does 1 Samuel 12:22 assure us of God's faithfulness to His people? 3. What does "for the sake of His great name" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we apply God's faithfulness in 1 Samuel 12:22 to our lives? 5. How does 1 Samuel 12:22 connect with God's promises in Deuteronomy 7:9? 6. In what ways can we honor God's name as seen in 1 Samuel 12:22? 7. Why does 1 Samuel 12:22 emphasize God's commitment to His people despite their disobedience? 8. How does 1 Samuel 12:22 reflect God's faithfulness in the context of Israel's history? 9. What does 1 Samuel 12:22 reveal about God's character and His relationship with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 12? 11. What does Ebenezer mean? 12. Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)? 13. Why does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:33-34 promise national restoration to Israel if they repent, when other biblical passages suggest God's judgment can remain despite repentance? 14. Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible? What Does 1 Samuel 12:22 Mean Indeed, for the sake of His great name• Samuel begins with a rock-solid anchor: everything God does flows from His commitment to protect the glory of His own name. • Scripture consistently shows God tying His actions to His reputation—“He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3); “I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned” (Ezekiel 20:14). • When Israel feared judgment for demanding a king, Samuel points them first to who God is, not to who they are. God’s honor is on the line, and He will never betray it. • This truth offers security: if God’s name is at stake, His people can rest in His unchanging character (Malachi 3:6). the LORD will not abandon His people • Having grounded the promise in God’s name, Samuel states the promise itself: the LORD’s presence is non-negotiable. • “Be strong and courageous... the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). • Even when His people stumble—here, by demanding a king—He disciplines but does not desert (Psalm 94:14; Hebrews 13:5). • Note the covenant emphasis: Yahweh isn’t a distant deity but the covenant LORD bound to His people by oath (Genesis 17:7; 2 Samuel 7:24). because He was pleased to make you His own • The ultimate reason for God’s steadfastness: His sovereign pleasure in choosing a people for Himself. • Israel’s election rested on divine delight, not human merit—“The LORD set His affection on you and chose you... because the LORD loved you” (Deuteronomy 7:7-8). • In Christ, the same grace is extended to all who believe—“He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4-5; 1 Peter 2:9). • God’s pleasure in His people fuels perseverance: what He delights to begin, He will certainly finish (Philippians 1:6). summary 1 Samuel 12:22 assures believers that God’s faithfulness rests on three unshakable pillars: His zeal for His own name, His promise never to abandon His covenant people, and His sovereign delight in making them His own. Our confidence stands not in fluctuating obedience but in the steadfast character and gracious choice of the LORD. (22) It hath pleased the Lord to make you his people.--The simple doctrine of election--as far as we can see, based alone on the arbitrary will of God (though, no doubt, unseen by us, deep reasons exist for every seemingly arbitrary choice)--is here enunciated. The analogy of every-day life teaches the same truth. "He maketh one vessel to honour and another to dishonour." These things are to us inscrutable.Verse 22. - For his great name's sake. Though Samuel in ver. 14 had described their well being as dependent upon their own conduct, yet in a higher light it depended upon God's will. He had chosen Israel not for its own sake (Deuteronomy 7:7, 8), but for a special purpose, to minister to the Divine plan for the redemption of all mankind, and so, though individuals might sin to their own ruin, and the nation bring upon itself severe chastisements, yet it must continue according to the tenor of God's promises (see on 1 Samuel 2:30), and through weal and woe discharge the duty imposed upon it.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeed,כִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction for the sake בַּעֲב֖וּר (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that of His great הַגָּד֑וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent name שְׁמ֣וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no abandon יִטֹּ֤שׁ (yiṭ·ṭōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5203: To pound, smite, to disperse, to thrust off, down, out, upon His people, עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock because [He] יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was pleased הוֹאִ֣יל (hō·w·’îl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2974: To show willingness, be pleased, determine, undertake (to do anything) to make לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make you אֶתְכֶ֛ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case His ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew [own]. לְעָֽם׃ (lə·‘ām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links 1 Samuel 12:22 NIV1 Samuel 12:22 NLT 1 Samuel 12:22 ESV 1 Samuel 12:22 NASB 1 Samuel 12:22 KJV 1 Samuel 12:22 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 12:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 12:22 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 12:22 French Bible 1 Samuel 12:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 12:22 For Yahweh will not forsake his people (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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