1 Samuel 15:24-31 - Saul Pleads For Forgiveness
24 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. 25 But now take away my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD."
26 Then said Samuel unto Saul, "I will not return with thee: for thou hast cast away the bidding of God, and therefore the LORD hath cast away thee also, that thou shalt not be king over Israel." 27 And as Samuel turned to go away, he caught the lap of his coat, and it rent. 28 Then Samuel said, "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. 29 And thereto he that giveth victory to Israel, will not beguile nor repent: for he is not a man, that can repent."
30 Then he said, "I have sinned. But yet honour me before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may pray unto the LORD thy God." 31 And Samuel turned again and followed Saul. And Saul prayed unto the LORD.