11. The Judges, each one of them,whose hearts were not deceived,Who did not abandon God—may their memory be ever blessed!
12. May their bones flourish with new life where they lie,and their names receive fresh luster in their children!
13. Beloved of his people, dear to his Maker,pledged in a vow from his mother’s womb,As one consecrated to the Lord in the prophetic office,was Samuel, the judge who offered sacrifice.At God’s word he established the kingdomand anointed princes to rule the people.
14. By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation,and visited the encampments of Jacob.