23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination,(A)
and defiance is like wickedness(B) and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord,
He has rejected you as king.(C)

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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.”

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26 Samuel replied to Saul, “I will not return with you. Because you rejected the word of the Lord,(A) the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel.”

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26 But Samuel said to him, “I will not go back with you. You have rejected(A) the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you as king over Israel!”

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13 So Samuel took the horn of oil, anointed him(A) in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord took control of David from that day forward.(B) Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

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13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed(A) him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord(B) came powerfully upon David.(C) Samuel then went to Ramah.

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