What were the duties of Prophet Samuel in Israel?

      

Outline the duties of Prophet Samuel in Israel.

  

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Maurice
(i) He asked the Israelites to abide by the Covenant Law.

(ii) He prayed to God to have the Israelites defeat the Philistines.

(iii) He rebuked the kings when they went wrong for example, King Saul.

(iv) He led the Israelites into war against their enemies.

(v) He condemned idolatry and preached the worship of Yahweh.

(vi) He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political king.

(vii) He advised both the king and the people to obey the Covenant Law in order to be blessed by God.

(viii) He performed priestly duties such as offering sacrifices.

(ix) He anointed the first two kings of Israel; Saul and David.

(x) He settled disputes and passed judgement on offenders.

(xi) He foretold God's plan for the future.

(xii) He acted as a mediator between God and the people.


maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 23, 2017 at 06:31


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