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23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and presumption is like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.| 24 Then Saul said to Samuel, |I have sinned, for I have disobeyed what the LORD commanded and what you said as well. For I was afraid of the army, and I followed their wishes. 25 Now please forgive my sin! Go back with me so I can worship the LORD.| 26 Samuel said to Saul, |I will not go back with you, for you have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you from being king over Israel!| 27 When Samuel turned to leave, Saul grabbed the edge of his robe and it tore. 28 Samuel said to him, |The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to one of your colleagues who is better than you! 1 Samuel 15:23-28, New English Translation. Copyright © 1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press.
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