And all Israel, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, knew that Samuel was established a prophet of Jehovah.

For as long as the son of Jesse lives upon earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. And now send and fetch him to me, for he must die.

And now behold, I know that thou shalt certainly be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.

And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of Jehovah thy God which he commanded thee; for now would Jehovah have established thy kingdom over Israel for ever.