1Sa 15:23, 26, 28 | ESV | STEP | For rebellion is as the sin of divination , and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry . Because you have rejected the word of the Lord , he has also rejected you from being king .

1 Samuel 15:23

23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination,
and presumption is as iniquity and ^aidolatry.
Because ^byou have rejected the word of the Lord,
^che has also rejected you from being king.”

1 Samuel 15:26

26 And Samuel said to Saul, “I will not return with you. ^dFor you have rejected the word of the Lord, ^eand the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel.”

1 Samuel 15:28

28 And Samuel said to him, ^f“The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to a neighbor of yours, who is better than you.