23. Because it is like the sin of witchcraft, to rebel: and like the crime of idolatry, to refuse to obey. Forasmuch therefore as thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord hath also rejected thee from being king.
24. And Saul said to Samuel: I have sinned because I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words, fearing the people, and obeying their voice.
25. But now bear, I beseech thee, my sin, and return with me, that I may adore the Lord.
26. And Samuel said to Saul: I will not return with thee, because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
27. And Samuel turned about to go away: but he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
28. And Samuel said to him: The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to thy neighbour who is better than thee.
29. But the triumpher in Israel will riot spare, and will not be moved to repentance: for he is not a mail that he should repent.