But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your king."
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).