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.
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Interpretation
There were several signs of hypocrisy in Saul's repentance. He besought Samuel only, and seemed most anxious to stand right in his opinion, and to gain his favour.
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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 15:24-28.
Glossary
- Samuel Person
- Heard of God. The peculiar circumstances connected with his birth are recorded in 1 Sam. 1:20 .