10 In this way, all the Israelitescould see that it is a good thingto follow the Lord.
11 May the memories of the judgesbring blessings,each with their own name,whose hearts remained faithfuland who didn’t turn away from the Lord.
12 May their bones send forth new shoots of life from their burial places,and their names,honored by all humanity,continue in their descendants.
13 Samuel was dearly loved by his Lord.As a prophet from the Lord,he established a kingdomand anointed rulers over his people.
14 He judged the congregationby the Lord’s law,and the Lord watched over Jacob.
15 He proved to be a reliable prophetbecause of his faithfulness,and through his wordshe became known as a trustworthy seer.
16 He called upon the Lord, the mighty one,with an offering of a nursing lambwhen his enemies pressed on himfrom every side.