So manifest a proof of the truth of what Samuel had said, and of the nearness of God and of His personal
interposition, struck terror into the hearts of the people, and led to at least outward repentance. In reply to
their confession and entreaty for his continued intercession, Samuel assured then, that he would not fail in
his duty of prayer for them, nor yet God, either in His faithfulness to His covenant and promises, or in His
justice and holiness if they did wickedly.
And so the assembly parted - Israel to their tents, Saul to the work of the kingdom which lay to his hands,
and Samuel to the far more trying and difficult duty of faithfully representing and executing the will of God
as His appointed messenger in the land.