1 Samuel 15:25-27

Good News Translation

²⁵ But now I beg you, forgive my sin and go back with me, so that I can worship the Lord.”

²⁶ “I will not go back with you,” Samuel answered. “You rejected the Lord's command, and he has rejected you as king of Israel.”

^27 (A)Then Samuel turned to leave, but Saul caught hold of his cloak, and it tore.