Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 15:28

1 Samuel chapter 15 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Samuel said unto him, Jehovah hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbor of thine, that is better than thou.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Samuel said unto him, 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Samuel said unto him, Jehovah hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbor of thine, that is better than thou.

Context

v.27And as Samuel turned about to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.

v.28This passage

v.29And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 13:1

    Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

  • 1 Kings 11:30

    And Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces.

  • 1 Samuel 16:12

    And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.

  • 1 Samuel 28:17

    And Jehovah hath done unto thee, as he spake by me: and Jehovah hath rent the kingdom out of thy hand, and given it to thy neighbor, even to David.

  • Daniel 4:17

    The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

  • Daniel 4:32

    and thou shalt be driven from men; and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.