1Sa 15:27-29 | MHM | STEP | v. 27-29 : As Samuel turns to leave, Saul grabs his robe, tearing it. Samuel uses this as a symbol to declare that God has torn the kingdom away from Saul and will give it to someone else. Samuel emphasizes that God does not change His mind like humans do. Once God’s judgment is given, it will stand (1 Samuel 15:27-29; 1 Samuel 15:27-29 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 15:27-29

v. 27-29: As Samuel turns to leave, Saul grabs his robe, tearing it. Samuel uses this as a symbol to declare that God has torn the kingdom away from Saul and will give it to someone else. Samuel emphasizes that God does not change His mind like humans do. Once God’s judgment is given, it will stand (1 Samuel 15:27-29; 1 Samuel 15:27-29 ^a).

v. 28: Samuel says, "The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou" . God’s decision is final. The kingdom will go to someone else who will be faithful.

v. 29: Samuel declares, "And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent" . God’s will does not change like a human’s. His decision about Saul is firm and cannot be reversed.