1 Samuel 15:27 nasb — As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore.

NASB

"As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore."

— 1 Samuel 15:27, NASB

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KJV
“And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.”
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ASV
“And as Samuel turned about to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent. ”
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WEB
“As Samuel turned about to go away, Saul grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore.”
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DRB
“And Samuel turned about to go away: but he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.”
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1 Samuel 15 — Context

Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned; I have indeed transgressed the command of the LORD and your words, because I feared the people and listened to their voice.

"Now therefore, please pardon my sin and return with me, that I may worship the LORD."

But 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."

As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore.

So Samuel said to him, "The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor, who is better than you.

"Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind."

Then he said, "I have sinned; but please honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel, and go back with me, that I may worship the LORD your God."

1 Samuel 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 15:27 say?

1 Samuel 15:27 in the NASB reads: “As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore.”

Where is 1 Samuel 15:27 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 15:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 27.

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 15:27.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 15:27 in?

1 Samuel 15:27 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 15:27?

1 Samuel 15:27 reads (NASB): “As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore.” 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.

1 Samuel 15:27 nasb — As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore.

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