I Samuel 13:14
The Scripture
(14) But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Facing the Philistines at Gilgal and growing impatient waiting for Samuel, Saul unlawfully offered the burnt offering himself, and Samuel arrived to rebuke him, declaring that his kingdom would not continue. The Philistines held a military advantage, having disarmed Israel of blacksmiths, leaving only Saul and Jonathan with swords.
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