That same day, a Benjaminite man ran from the battle and came to Shiloh. His clothes were torn, and there was dirt on his head.

When Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.

Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingship of Israel away from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.

The Lord has done exactly what He said through me: The Lord has torn the kingship out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David.