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1 Samuel 15:23-25
New American Standard Bible
1 Samuel 15:23-25
New American Standard Bible
23 For rebellion is as reprehensible as the sin of (A)divination,
And insubordination is as reprehensible as (B)false religion and idolatry.
Since you have rejected the word of the Lord,
(C)He has also rejected you from being king.”
24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “(D)I have sinned, for (E)I have violated the [a]command of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and listened to their voice. 25 Now then, (F)please pardon my sin and return with me, so that I may worship the Lord.”
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- 1 Samuel 15:24 Lit mouth
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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