1 Samuel 15:23-25

New International Reader's Version

²³Refusing to obey the Lord is as sinful as using evil magic.
Being proud is as evil as worshiping statues of gods.
You have refused to do what the Lord told you to do.
So he has refused to have you as king.”

²⁴Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I’ve broken the Lord’s command. I haven’t done what you directed me to do. I was afraid of the men. So I did what they said I should do. ²⁵Now I beg you, forgive my sin. Come back into town with me so I can worship the Lord.”

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