1 Samuel 15:27

KJV

And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.

— 1 Samuel 15:27, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 15 connects to 2 cross-references. Samuel commands Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites and all their livestock; Saul defeats them but spares king Agag and the best of the livestock. Samuel confronts Saul, who claims the animals were spared for sacrifice; Samuel declares that obedience …

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Other Translations

ASV

And as Samuel turned about to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.

YLT

And Samuel turneth round to go, and he layeth hold on the skirt of his upper robe--and it is rent!

BBE

And when Samuel was turning round to go away, Saul took the skirt of his robe in his hand, and the cloth came away.

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