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1 Samuel 15:23

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 15:23

Verse 23 of 35

Scripture focus

For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king.

1 Samuel 15:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:23

Theological / Devotional

Rejected thee. Here the reason is clearly stated for a change in status between God and man — “because thou hast rejected.” When man chooses to follow his own way, God is obliged to readjust conditions to meet the situation. When Israel wanted a king, God gave them opportunity to test out the workability of such a plan. The very fact that God permitted Saul to continue as king shows that He had not forsaken him. If Saul would not follow God, he would have to develop his own idea of kingship without the help of divine counsel — not because God was unwilling to guide him, but because he refused to accept guidance.

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