1 Samuel 15:23

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”

"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king." - 1 Samuel 15:23
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What does 1 Samuel 15:23 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 15:23 from the King James Version (KJV) states: “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.” This verse is part of…

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The Consequences of Rebellion: A Call to Obedience

In 1 Samuel 15:23, we read, "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king." This verse, profound in its implications, challenges us to examine…

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A Prayer of Submission and Obedience

O Sovereign Lord, As I bow in Your magnificent presence, I recall the profound truth nestled within the sacred words of 1 Samuel 15:23, which says, "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of…

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