1 Samuel 15:26 web — Samuel said to Saul, "I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of Yahweh, and Yahweh has rejected you…

World English Bible

"Samuel said to Saul, "I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of Yahweh, and Yahweh has rejected you from being king over Israel.""

— 1 Samuel 15:26, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 15 — Context

23

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected the word of Yahweh, he has also rejected you from being king."

24

Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of Yahweh, and your words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

25

Now therefore, please pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship Yahweh."

26

Samuel said to Saul, "I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of Yahweh, and Yahweh has rejected you from being king over Israel."

27

As Samuel turned about to go away, Saul grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore.

28

Samuel said to him, "Yahweh has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day, and has given it to a neighbor of yours who is better than you.

29

Also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent."

1 Samuel 15:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 15:26 say?
1 Samuel 15:26 in the World English Bible reads: “Samuel said to Saul, "I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of Yahweh, and Yahweh has rejected you from being king over Israel."”
Where is 1 Samuel 15:26 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 15:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 26.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 15:26.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 15:26 in?
1 Samuel 15:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 15:26?
1 Samuel 15:26 reads (WEB): “Samuel said to Saul, "I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of Yahweh, and Yahweh has rejected you from being king over Israel."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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