‏ 1 Samuel 15:34-35

v. 34-35: Samuel returns to Ramah, and Saul goes to Gibeah. Samuel never sees Saul again, but he mourns deeply for him, feeling sad that someone who had so much promise has ruined his future by disobeying God. The Lord regrets making Saul king because of his disobedience. This marks a turning point where Saul’s rejection becomes final, and God begins to prepare for a new king (1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 15:34-35 a). Samuel’s grief is an example for us to care for those who fall away, even if we must separate ourselves from them (Jeremiah 9:1-2; Jeremiah 9:1-2 b).

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