Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then Saul said to Samuel, “
King James Version
And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
Holman Bible
Saul answered Samuel, “I have sinned.
International Standard Version
"I've sinned," Saul replied to Samuel. "I've broken the LORD's command and your word, because I was afraid of the people and listened to them.
A Conservative Version
And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of LORD, and thy words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
American Standard Version
And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of Jehovah, and thy words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
Amplified
Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; for I have transgressed the command of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul said to Samuel, Great is my sin: for I have gone against the orders of the Lord and against your words: because, fearing the people, I did what they said.
Darby Translation
And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of Jehovah, and thy words; for I feared the people, and hearkened to their voice.
Julia Smith Translation
And Saul will say to Samuel, I sinned: for I passed by the mouth of Jehovah, and thy words: for I feared the people and I will hear to their voice.
King James 2000
And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and your words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned because I have transgressed {the commandment of Yahweh} and your words, for I feared the troops and I listened to their voice.
Modern King James verseion
And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned. For I have disobeyed the command of Jehovah, and your word, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Saul to Samuel, "I have sinned, for I have transgressed the mouth of the LORD, and thy words; because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
NET Bible
Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned, for I have disobeyed what the Lord commanded and what you said as well. For I was afraid of the army, and I followed their wishes.
New Heart English Bible
Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and your words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Saul unto Samuel - I have sinned; for I have transgressed the bidding of Yahweh, and thy words, - for I feared the people, and hearkened unto their voice.
Webster
And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words; because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
World English Bible
Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of Yahweh, and your words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Saul saith unto Samuel, 'I have sinned, for I passed over the command of Jehovah, and thy words; because I have feared the people, I also hearken to their voice;
Themes
Amalekites, the » saul » Condemned for not utterly destroying
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Reproves rulers
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » saul
Confession of sin » Exemplified » saul
Conviction » Instances of » Saul, after sparing agag and the best of the spoils
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Saul, in repenting his disobedience
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of man
King » Influenced by popular opinion » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
public Opinion » Power of » Cost saul his kingdom
Repentance » Instances of » Saul, at the rebuke of samuel for not destroying the amalekites
Repentance » False--exemplified » saul
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Samuel, of saul
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Saul, sparing agag and the best of the booty
samuel » Life summarized » Courageous
saul » King of israel » Dedicates the spoils of war
Self-righteousness » Instances of » saul
Sin » Examples of personal » saul
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » Saul, in repenting his disobedience
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 15:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Samuel Announces The Downfall Of Saul
23
The sin of divination is rebellion. Wickedness and idolatry are arrogance. They are evil. Because you rejected the word of Jehovah, he rejects you as king.
24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:13
David said to Nathan: I have sinned against Jehovah. Nathan replied: Jehovah has taken away your sin. You will not die.
Proverbs 29:25
Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.
Isaiah 51:12-13
I, even I, am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men? The sons of men are like grass!
Numbers 22:34
Balaam replied: I have sinned. I did not know that you were standing in the road to oppose me. Now if you think it is wrong for me to go on I will return home.
Genesis 3:12
Adam said: The woman you put here with me gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.
Genesis 3:17
He said to Adam: Because you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat of it,' cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
Exodus 9:27
The king sent for Moses and Aaron and said: This time I have sinned. Jehovah is in the right. My people and I are in the wrong.
Exodus 10:16
Pharaoh quickly called for Moses and Aaron and said: I have sinned against Jehovah your God and against you.
Exodus 23:2
Do not follow the majority to do wrong. Do not give testimony that perverts justice.
1 Samuel 2:29
Why do you kick at my sacrifice and my offering, which I have commanded in my house? Do you honor your sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the best of all the offerings of Israel my people?'
1 Samuel 15:9
Saul and his men spared Agag's life and did not kill the best sheep and cattle, the best calves and lambs, or anything else that was good. They destroyed only what was useless or worthless.
1 Samuel 15:15
Saul answered: The army brought them from the Amalekites. They spared the best sheep and cows to sacrifice to Jehovah your God. But the rest they claimed for God and destroyed them.
1 Samuel 15:30
Saul replied: I have sinned! Now please honor me in front of the elders of my people and in front of Israel. Come back with me. Let me worship Jehovah your God!
Job 31:34
because I stood in great fear of the multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I kept silent and did not go out of doors.
Jeremiah 38:5
King Zedekiah answered: Very well, then, do what you want to with him. I cannot stop you.
Matthew 27:4
He said: I have done wrong in giving a righteous man to you.
Luke 23:20-25
Pilate spoke to them again desiring to release Jesus.
Galatians 1:10
Do I now seek the favor of men, or of God? Am I striving to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Revelation 21:8
But the fearful and unbelieving, abominable and murderers, fornicators and those practicing spiritism, idolaters and all liars shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur: which is the second death.