1Sa 15:25 | KingComments | STEP | Saul acknowledges that Samuel’s command was a command of the LORD. He acknowledges that he has sinned, but it is not accompanied by a sorrow that is according to the will of God. We also see such a confession with Pharaoh and with Judas, who both said: “I have sinned” ( ; ), but without any repentance of sin in them. Saul does not take full responsibility for the debt. He still blames the people for fear of the consequences of his actions. He is afraid of the people and listens to their voice instead of God’s voice. He fears the people instead of God. Such a person is unfit to rule. “Fear of man [someone] lays a trap” ( ). Saul has no personal relationship with God. He looks at the outward appearance and seeks support from Samuel. If Samuel only will forgive his sin and wants to return with him, he will make things right again with God.

‏ 1 Samuel 15:25

Saul Asks for Forgiveness

Saul acknowledges that Samuel’s command was a command of the LORD. He acknowledges that he has sinned, but it is not accompanied by a sorrow that is according to the will of God. We also see such a confession with Pharaoh and with Judas, who both said: “I have sinned” (Exo 10:16; Mt 27:3-4), but without any repentance of sin in them.

Saul does not take full responsibility for the debt. He still blames the people for fear of the consequences of his actions. He is afraid of the people and listens to their voice instead of God’s voice. He fears the people instead of God. Such a person is unfit to rule. “Fear of man [someone] lays a trap” (Pro 29:25).

Saul has no personal relationship with God. He looks at the outward appearance and seeks support from Samuel. If Samuel only will forgive his sin and wants to return with him, he will make things right again with God.