By doing this, the sin of the young men was very serious in the LORD's sight because the men despised the LORD's offering.

Give ear now to their voice: but make a serious protest to them, and give them a picture of the sort of king who will be their ruler.

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again because my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have committed a serious error.”

“Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel asked Saul.

“I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. He doesn’t answer me anymore, either through the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called on you to tell me what I should do.”