24. “I have sinned,” Saul admitted. “I disobeyed both you and the Lord. I was afraid of the army, and I listened to them instead.
25. Please forgive me and come back with me so I can worship the Lord.”
26. “No!” Samuel replied, “You disobeyed the Lord, and I won't go back with you. Now the Lord has said that you can't be king of Israel any longer.”
27. As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the edge of Samuel's robe. It tore!