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Berean Standard Bible

“For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.””

1 Samuel 15:23

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King Saul was commanded to wipe out the Amalekites and their possessions, but he spared their king and kept the best livestock, then claimed he did so to sacrifice to God. Samuel confronts him at Gilgal.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected Yahweh’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.”

King James Version (KJV)

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For to go against his orders is like the sin of those who make use of secret arts, and pride is like giving worship to images. Because you have put away from you the word of the Lord, he has put you from your place as king.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque como pecado de adivinación es la rebelión, y como ídolos é idolatría el infringir. Por cuanto tú desechaste la palabra de Jehová, él también te ha desechado para que no seas rey.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque la rebelión es tan mala como el pecado de hechicería, y la soberbia es tan mala como la idolatría. Y ahora, por cuanto has rechazado la palabra del Señor, él te ha rechazado como rey.

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