1 Samuel 12:17

KJV

Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the Lord, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking you a king.

— 1 Samuel 12:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 12 connects to 9 cross-references. Samuel's farewell address calls Israel to witness that he has been honest and never defrauded them. He recounts God's saving acts from Moses and Aaron through the judges, then describes asking for a king as wickedness. He calls on God …

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Other Translations

ASV

Is it not wheat harvest to-day? I will call unto Jehovah, that he may send thunder and rain; and ye shall know and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of Jehovah, in asking you a king.

YLT

is it not wheat-harvest to-day? I call unto Jehovah, and He doth give voices and rain; and know ye and see that your evil is great which ye have done in the eyes of Jehovah, to ask for you a king.'

BBE

Is it not now the time of the grain cutting? My cry will go up to the Lord and he will send thunder and rain: so that you may see and be conscious of your great sin which you have done in the eyes of the Lord in desiring a king for yourselves.

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