1 Samuel 15:28

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

And Samuel said unto him, Jehovah hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbor of thine, that is better than thou.

1 Samuel 15:28 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Samuel 15

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25Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship Jehovah.

26And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee; for thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, and Jehovah hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

27And as Samuel turned about to go away, [Saul] laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.

28And Samuel said unto him, Jehovah hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbor of thine, that is better than thou.

29And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.

30Then he said, I have sinned: yet honor me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship Jehovah thy God.

31So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped Jehovah.

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