16. He, too, called upon the mighty Lordwhen his enemies pressed him on every side,and offered up a suckling lamb.
17. Then the Lord thundered from heaven,and the tremendous roar of his voice was heard.
18. He brought low the rulers of the enemyand destroyed all the lords of the Philistines.
19. When Samuel neared the end of life,he testified before the Lord and his anointed prince,“No bribe or secret gift have I taken from anyone!”and no one could accuse him.
20. Even after death his guidance was sought;he made known to the king his fate.From the grave he spoke in prophecyto put an end to wickedness.