Quotes about God
and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians and of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’
— 1 Samuel 10:18
But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”
— 1 Samuel 10:19
Saul also went to his home in Gibeah, and the men of valor whose hearts God had touched went with him.
— 1 Samuel 10:26
When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.
— 1 Samuel 11:6
But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.
— 1 Samuel 12:12
If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.
— 1 Samuel 12:14
Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”
— 1 Samuel 14:6
Then terror struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked and panic spread from God.
— 1 Samuel 14:15
Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)
— 1 Samuel 14:18
And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”
— 1 Samuel 14:36
So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.
— 1 Samuel 14:37
And Saul declared, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if you, Jonathan, do not surely die!”
— 1 Samuel 14:44