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1 Samuel 15:23-25
Common English Bible
1 Samuel 15:23-25
Common English Bible
23 because rebellion is as bad as the sin of divination;
arrogance is like the evil of idolatry.[a]
Because you have rejected what the Lord said,
he has rejected you as king.”
24 Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned because I disobeyed the Lord’s command and your instructions. I was afraid of the troops and obeyed them. 25 But now please forgive my sin! Come back with me, so I can worship the Lord.”
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- 1 Samuel 15:23 Sym, LXXB; MT evil and idolatry
1 Samuel 15:23-25
New International Version
1 Samuel 15:23-25
New International Version
23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination,(A)
and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.
Because you have rejected(B) the word of the Lord,
he has rejected you as king.”
24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned.(C) I violated(D) the Lord’s command and your instructions. I was afraid(E) of the men and so I gave in to them. 25 Now I beg you, forgive(F) my sin and come back with me, so that I may worship the Lord.”
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