Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
Not only did the Israelites need to walk in obedience to God, they also needed the supportive intercession of Samuel that would bring down God’s enablement so they could follow Him faithfully. This Samuel promised them too. Intercession is a vitally important ministry of leaders of God’s people, and Samuel realized this (Jeremiah 15:1; Psalms 99:6).