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1 Samuel 15:27

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And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.

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  1. 1 Samuel 15:25

    Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord.

  2. 1 Samuel 15:26

    And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

  3. 1 Samuel 15:28

    And Samuel said unto him, The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.

  4. 1 Samuel 15:29

    And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

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