1 Samuel 15:24-31 - Saul Pleads For Forgiveness
24 "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. 25 Now, please forgive my sin and return with me so I may worship the LORD."
26 Samuel told Saul, "I won't return with you because you have rejected the message from the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you from being king over Israel." 27 As Samuel turned to go Saul seized him by the corner of his robe, and it tore. 28 Samuel told him, "The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today, and he has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. 29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind, for he's not a man that he should change his mind."
30 "I've sinned," Saul said. "But please honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel, and return with me so I may worship the LORD your God." 31 Samuel returned, following Saul, and Saul worshipped the LORD.