12:22. And the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because the Lord hath sworn to make you his people.
12:23. And far from me be this sin against the Lord, that I should cease to pray for you: and I will teach you the good and right way.
12:24. Therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in truth, and with your whole heart, for you have seen the great works which he hath done among you.
12:25. But if you will still do wickedly: both you and your king shall perish together.
1 Kings Chapter 13
The war between Saul and the Philistines. The distress of the Israelites. Saul offereth sacrifice before the coming of Samuel: for which he is reproved.
13:1. Saul was a child of one year when he began to reign, and he reigned two years over Israel.
Of one year. . .That is, he was good and like an innocent child, and for two years continued in that innocency.
13:2. And Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel: and two thousand were with Saul in Machmas, and in mount Bethel: and a thousand with Jonathan in Gabaa of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent back every man to their dwellings.
13:3. And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines which was in Gabaa. And when the Philistines had heard of it, Saul sounded the trumpet over all the land, saying: Let the Hebrews hear.