1 Samuel 13:14

“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.”

"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." - 1 Samuel 13:14
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What does 1 Samuel 13:14 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 13:14 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "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…

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A Heart After God: The Call to Faithfulness

In 1 Samuel 13:14, we encounter a pivotal moment that defines the reign of King Saul and the destiny of Israel: “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…

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A Prayer for a Heart After God

O Sovereign Lord, Eternal Almighty, who sits enthroned upon the praises of Your people, we come before You with hearts that are heavy, yet filled with hope. As we reflect upon the profound words of 1 Samuel 13:14, we are reminded of the profound depths of Your expectations and…

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1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
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1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
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1 Samuel 15:13 - "And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD."
1 Samuel 15:14 - "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
1 Samuel 13:8 - "¶ And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him."
1 Samuel 13:12 No face of persons
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1 Samuel 13:23 - "And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash."
Psalm 27:13-14
1 Samuel 14:51 - "And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel."
1 Samuel 13:1 - "Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,"
1 Samuel 13:13 - "And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever."
1 Samuel 7:13 - "¶ So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel."