1 Samuel 15:29 akjv — And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

American King James Version

"And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. "

— 1 Samuel 15:29, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 15 — Context

26

And 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.

27

And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold on the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.

28

And Samuel said to him, The LORD has rent the kingdom of Israel from you this day, and has given it to a neighbor of yours, that is better than you.

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And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

30

Then he said, I have sinned: yet honor me now, I pray you, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD your God.

31

So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD. ¶

32

Then said Samuel, Bring you here to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came to him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.

1 Samuel 15:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 15:29 say?
1 Samuel 15:29 in the American King James Version reads: “And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 15:29 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 15:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 29.
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 15:29.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 15:29 in?
1 Samuel 15:29 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 15:29?
1 Samuel 15:29 reads (AKJV): “And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. ” 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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