34, 35. Samuel Active in Retirement—After Israel had rejected Samuel as ruler of the nation, though well qualified for public labor, the prophet sought retirement. He was not superannuated, for he presided as teacher in the school of the prophets. This service for his God was a pleasant service (The Signs of the Times, October 19, 1888).{2BC 1018.2}

34, 35. Samuel trak sig selv tilbage. - Efter at Israel havde forkastet Samuel som nationens hersker, skønt han var velkvalificeret til offentligt arbejde, trak profeten sig selv tilbage. Han var ikke pensioneret, for han havde plads som lærer på profeternes skole. Dette tjeneste han havde for sin Gud, var en behagelig tjeneste (ST 19. okt, 1888).