1 Kingdoms (1 Samuel) 12:2Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

For what reason did the prophet, after assembling the people, recall his own leadership? In his role as a judge, the Prophet was relinquishing his power and delivering it to the anointed king.

Similar to Samuel, who judged the people for countless years and led Israel without seeking glory for himself, he dedicated himself to purity in the end. In the same manner, the Apostle Paul, upholding a clear conscience, addressed the Corinthians: "For we do not corrupt the word of God, as many do, but preach sincerely, as of God, before God, in Christ" (2 Cor. 2:17). He also stated: "We have offended no one, harmed no one, sought profit from no one" (2 Cor. 7:2).