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1 Samuel 15:26

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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee,.... Not being satisfied with his repentance and confession, he…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I will not return with thee - I cannot acknowledge thee as king, seeing the Lord hath rejected thee.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 15:24-31

Saul is at length brought to put himself into the dress of the penitent; but it is too evident that he only acts the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 15:24-31

The rejection of Saul

24. I have sinned Though a formal confession of his sin is extorted from Saul, he does not humble…