Benjamin declares two reasons for the assembly. First, he must discharge his duty to God, and secondly, he will abdicate his throne, as well as his position as “teacher.” The abdication of the throne will be an important event in this discourse, but will take much less time and effort than the discharge of Benjamin’s spiritual goal of successfully discharging his responsibilities before God. Before Benjamin can relinquish his title of “teacher” he will continue to teach throughout this sermon.