1 Samuel 15:25-27

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁵ Now therefore, I pray, pardon my sin, and return with me, that I may worship the Lord.” ²⁶ And Samuel said to Saul, “I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel.” ²⁷ As Samuel turned to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it tore.