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1 Samuel 15:23-25
New English Translation
1 Samuel 15:23-25
New English Translation
23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination,
and presumption is like the evil of idolatry.
Because you have rejected the Lord’s orders,[a]
he has rejected you from being king.”
24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned, for I have disobeyed what the Lord commanded[b] and your words as well. For I was afraid of the army,[c] and I obeyed their voice. 25 Now please forgive my sin. Go back with me so I can worship the Lord.”
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- 1 Samuel 15:23 tn Or “message, word.”
- 1 Samuel 15:24 tn Heb “the mouth of the Lord.”
- 1 Samuel 15:24 tn Heb “people.”
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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