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And they answered, He is witness. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they answered, “He is witness.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said to them, &#8220The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.&#8221 And they said, &#8220He is witness.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he said to them, “Yahweh is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and [Saul] His anointed is a witness this day that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they answered, “He is a witness.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and his anointed is a witness today that you haven’t found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they said. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, &#8220The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today that you haven&#8217t found anything in my hand.&#8221 &#8220He is a witness,&#8221 they said. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, Jehovah is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand. And they said, He is witness. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Samuel said, "The LORD and his chosen king are witnesses to what you have said." "That's true," they replied. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand. And they said, He is witness. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Samuel told them, "The LORD is a witness to what you've said, and his anointed king is a witness today that you've found nothing in my hands." "He is a witness," they answered. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Samuel replied, "The LORD and the king he has chosen are witnesses today that you have found me to be completely innocent." "Yes, the LORD is our witness," they answered. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> He told them, "Today the LORD is testifying, along with his anointed, that you haven't found any bribes in my possession." They said, "He's a witness." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Samuel said to them, ?The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.? ?He is a witness,? they replied. <a href="/net/1_samuel/12.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and his chosen king is witness this day, that you have not found any reason to accuse me." They said, "He is witness!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand." They said, "He is witness." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. <a href="/web/1_samuel/12.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Yahweh is witness against you, and his anointed is witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” They said, “He is witness.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to them, “YHWH [is] a witness against you, and His anointed [is] a witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand”; and they say, “A witness.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith unto them, 'A witness is Jehovah against you: and a witness is His anointed this day, that ye have not found anything in my hand;' and they say, 'A witness.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to them, Jehovah the witness against you, and his Messiah the witness this day that ye found nothing in my hand. And he will say, A witness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: The Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found any thing in my hand. And they said: He is witness. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them, “The Lord is a witness against you, and his Christ is a witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said, “He is the witness.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/12.htm">New American Bible</a> So he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you this day, and the LORD’s anointed is witness, that you have found nothing in my possession.” “The LORD is witness,” they said. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything wrong with me. And they said, He is witness. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> He said to them: “God is a witness among you, and his Anointed is a witness among you today, that you have not found anything in my hands.” And they were saying, “He is a witness!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto them: 'The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand.' And they said: 'He is witness.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel said to the people, The Lord is witness among you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found anything in my hand: and they said, He is witness. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2869" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Samuel's Farewell Address</a> …4“You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” 5<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Samuel said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5707.htm" title="5707: ‘êḏ (N-ms) -- A witness. Contracted from uwd; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. Prince.">is a witness</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">against you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4899.htm" title="4899: mə·šî·ḥōw (Adj-msc:: 3ms) -- Anointed. From mashach; anointed; usually a consecrated person; specifically, the Messiah.">and His anointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5707.htm" title="5707: wə·‘êḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A witness. Contracted from uwd; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. Prince.">is a witness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">you have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mə·ṣā·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To attain to, find. ">found</a> <a href="/hebrew/3972.htm" title="3972: mə·’ū·māh (N-ms) -- Anything. Apparently a form of m'uwm; properly, a speck or point, i.e. something; with negative, nothing.">anything</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in my hand.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5707.htm" title="5707: ‘êḏ (N-ms) -- A witness. Contracted from uwd; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. Prince.">“He is a witness,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they replied.</a> 6Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a> A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a> I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. <a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a> The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying. <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Romans 1:9</a> God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:5</a> As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:10</a> You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a> I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Hebrews 6:16</a> Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. <a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a> Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. <a href="/genesis/31-50.htm">Genesis 31:50</a> If you mistreat my daughters or take other wives, although no one is with us, remember that God is a witness between you and me.” <a href="/joshua/24-22.htm">Joshua 24:22</a> Then Joshua told them, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen to serve the LORD.” “We are witnesses!” they said. <a href="/job/16-19.htm">Job 16:19</a> Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. <a href="/psalms/50-4.htm">Psalm 50:4</a> He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: <a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Isaiah 43:9</a> All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.The Lord<a href="/job/31-35.htm">Job 31:35-40</a> Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book… <a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7</a> And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.his anointed<a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">1 Samuel 26:9</a> And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?ye have<a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a> Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.<a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Acts 23:9</a> And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.<a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16,20</a> And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men… in my hand<a href="/exodus/22-4.htm">Exodus 22:4</a> If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.<a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalm 17:3</a> Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-4.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-4.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-3.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-5.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 12</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">Samuel testifies his integrity</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">He reproves the people of ingratitude</a> 16. <a href="/1_samuel/12-16.htm">He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time</a> 20. <a href="/1_samuel/12-20.htm">he comforts them in God's mercy</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Samuel said to them Samuel, the last judge of Israel and a prophet, addresses the people. His role as a leader is significant, bridging the period of the judges and the establishment of the monarchy. Samuel's authority is recognized by the Israelites, and his words carry weight as he speaks on behalf of God.“The LORD is a witness against you Invoking the LORD as a witness emphasizes the seriousness of the situation. In ancient Israel, God was often called upon as a witness in legal and covenantal contexts, underscoring His omniscience and justice. This phrase indicates that the people are accountable to God for their actions and decisions.and His anointed is a witness today "His anointed" refers to King Saul, whom Samuel had anointed as the first king of Israel. The anointing signifies Saul's divine appointment and authority. This phrase highlights the dual witness of both divine and earthly authority, reinforcing the legitimacy of the proceedings.that you have not found anything in my hand.” Samuel asserts his integrity and innocence, claiming that he has not defrauded or wronged the people. This statement is a defense against any accusations of corruption or misuse of power. It reflects the biblical principle of leaders being above reproach, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a>.“He is a witness,” they replied. The people's response acknowledges the truth of Samuel's statement and the validity of the witnesses. This agreement signifies their acceptance of Samuel's leadership and the divine order established through him. It also reflects the communal aspect of covenantal relationships in Israel, where the community collectively affirms and upholds the truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a leader who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. In this chapter, Samuel is addressing the people of Israel, reminding them of his integrity and the faithfulness of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is invoked as a witness to Samuel's integrity and the people's acknowledgment of it. 3. <a href="/topical/h/his_anointed.htm">His Anointed</a> Refers to King Saul, who was anointed by Samuel as the first king of Israel. Saul's presence as a witness underscores the transition from judges to monarchy. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel, who are being addressed by Samuel. They are called to acknowledge Samuel's integrity and God's faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/w/witness.htm">Witness</a> The concept of a witness is central here, as both God and His anointed serve as witnesses to the truth of Samuel's words and actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a> Samuel's life exemplifies integrity. As leaders, we should strive to live in such a way that others can testify to our honesty and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_witness.htm">God as Witness</a> Recognize that God is always a witness to our actions. This awareness should guide us to live righteously and with accountability. <a href="/topical/t/transition_and_trust.htm">Transition and Trust</a> The transition from judges to monarchy was significant for Israel. Trusting God during times of change is crucial, as He remains constant and faithful. <a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_faithfulness.htm">Acknowledging God's Faithfulness</a> Just as the Israelites acknowledged Samuel's integrity, we should regularly acknowledge and testify to God's faithfulness in our lives. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_anointed_leaders.htm">Role of Anointed Leaders</a> Respect and pray for those whom God has placed in leadership, recognizing their role as His anointed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 12</a> <a href="/q/israel's_leaders'_genealogies,_reigns.htm">What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?</a> <a href="/q/why_cite_samuel,_nathan,_gad_in_1_chron_29_29.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 29:29 cite the records of Samuel, Nathan, and Gad if no independent manuscripts confirm these sources today?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_called_upright_despite_sins.htm">How can 1 Kings 15:5 declare David upright aside from Uriah's case when there are other recorded sins in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_samuel_lead_and_anoint_kings.htm">How did Samuel lead Israel and anoint its first kings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) The Lord is witness.--Then Samuel again, with increased solemnity, called the Eternal in the heavens above and His anointed king then standing by his side to witness what the people had just acknowledged concerning his scrupulously just rule.And they answered, He is witness.--And the assembly of Israel, again with one voice, shouted, Yes, He is witness. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Samuel said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to them, אֲלֵיהֶ֜ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “The LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is a witness עֵ֧ד (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5707.htm">Strong's 5707: </a> A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince against you, בָּכֶ֗ם (bā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and His anointed מְשִׁיחוֹ֙ (mə·šî·ḥōw) Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4899.htm">Strong's 4899: </a> Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah is a witness וְעֵ֤ד (wə·‘êḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5707.htm">Strong's 5707: </a> A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince today, הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you have not לֹ֧א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no found מְצָאתֶ֛ם (mə·ṣā·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present anything מְא֑וּמָה (mə·’ū·māh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> A speck, point, nothing in my hand.” בְּיָדִ֖י (bə·yā·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand “He is a witness,” עֵֽד׃ (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5707.htm">Strong's 5707: </a> A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince they said. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/12-5.htm">1 Samuel 12:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 12:5 He said to them Yahweh is witness (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/12-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>