23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination,(A)
and defiance is like wickedness(B) and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord,
he has rejected you as king.(C)

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26 Samuel replied to Saul, “I will not return with you. Because you rejected the word of the Lord,(A) the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel.”

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13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him(A) in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David from that day forward.(B) Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

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