I Samuel 12

I Samuel 12:22-23:
22 For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. 23 Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the …

Intercessory prayer on behalf of the people of God was part of Samuel’s calling.