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Saul's Confession
…26“I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of the LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel.”27As Samuelturnedto go,Saul grabbedthe hemof his robe,and it tore.28So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.…

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

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6.Saul favors the Kenites
7.He spares Agag and the best of the spoil
10.Samuel denounces unto Saul God's rejection of him for his disobedience
24.Saul's humiliation
32.Samuel kills Agag
34.Samuel and Saul part

As Samuel turned to go
This moment occurs after Samuel has delivered God's message of rejection to Saul for his disobedience in not fully destroying the Amalekites. Samuel, a prophet and judge, represents God's authority and presence. His turning to leave signifies the withdrawal of divine favor and guidance from Saul. This act of turning away can be seen as a symbolic gesture of God's judgment and the end of Saul's divine appointment as king. The turning away of a prophet often indicates a significant shift in God's dealings with His people, as seen in other instances where prophets depart after delivering God's word (e.g., Elijah in1 Kings 19:3).

Saul grabbed the hem of his robe
The act of grabbing the hem of Samuel's robe is significant in ancient Near Eastern culture, where the hem or fringe of a garment often symbolized authority and identity. Saul's desperate action reflects his recognition of the loss of his kingdom and his attempt to hold onto the authority that is slipping away. In biblical times, touching the hem of a garment could also be seen as an appeal for mercy or favor, as seen in the New Testament when the woman with the issue of blood touches the hem of Jesus' garment (Matthew 9:20-22). Saul's action is both a literal and symbolic grasp at retaining power and favor.

and it tore
The tearing of the robe is a prophetic act symbolizing the tearing away of the kingdom from Saul. In the biblical narrative, physical actions often accompany prophetic declarations to illustrate a spiritual truth. The tearing of the robe here is directly linked to Samuel's subsequent pronouncement that the Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from Saul and given it to a neighbor who is better than him (1 Samuel 15:28). This act of tearing is reminiscent of other biblical instances where garments are torn as a sign of mourning, distress, or judgment (e.g.,Joshua 7:6,2 Samuel 1:11). The tearing signifies the irrevocable nature of God's decision and foreshadows the rise of David, who is described as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).

1.Samuel
A prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel was instrumental in anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. In this passage, he is delivering God's judgment to Saul for his disobedience.

2.Saul
The first king of Israel, Saul was chosen by God but later rejected due to his failure to fully obey God's commands. This event marks a significant turning point in his reign.

3.The Tearing of the Robe
This symbolic act represents the tearing away of the kingdom from Saul. It signifies God's rejection of Saul as king due to his disobedience.

4.Israel
The nation over which Saul was king. The events in this passage have significant implications for the future leadership and direction of Israel.

5.Gilgal
The location where Samuel confronts Saul. It is a place of significant historical and spiritual importance for Israel, often associated with renewal and covenant.Obedience Over Sacrifice
God values obedience to His commands over ritualistic offerings. Saul's failure to obey fully led to his downfall.

Symbolism of the Tearing
The tearing of Samuel's robe is a powerful symbol of God's judgment. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience.

The Role of Prophets
Samuel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of listening to God's messengers and adhering to His word.

Consequences of Disobedience
Saul's account is a cautionary tale about the long-term consequences of failing to follow God's instructions.

God's Sovereignty
Despite human failure, God's plans prevail. Saul's rejection leads to the rise of David, a man after God's own heart.1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 15:27?

2.How does Saul's action in 1 Samuel 15:27 reflect disobedience to God?

3.What consequences arise from Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 15:27?

4.How does 1 Samuel 15:27 connect to God's sovereignty in other Scriptures?

5.How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, unlike Saul's?

6.What lessons from 1 Samuel 15:27 can guide our obedience to God today?

7.Why did Saul's robe tear when Samuel turned to leave in 1 Samuel 15:27?

8.What is the significance of the robe tearing in 1 Samuel 15:27?

9.How does 1 Samuel 15:27 relate to God's rejection of Saul as king?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 15?

11.If Saul reportedly destroyed the Amalekites earlier (1 Samuel 15), why do they reappear here in 1 Samuel 30?

12.In Genesis 39:11–14, is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting the practice of using clothing to prove guilt or innocence in ancient Egypt?

13.How does 1 Samuel 15:11, where God regrets making Saul king, align with the belief in God's omniscience?

14.If David's raids led to widespread destruction (1 Samuel 27:8-9), why is there no explicit condemnation of his actions?As Samuel turned to go

Samuel has just delivered God’s verdict: “The LORD has rejected you as king over Israel” (1 Samuel 15:26).

• His turning away isn’t rudeness; it physically demonstrates heaven’s decision to turn from Saul (cf.1 Samuel 15:35, where Samuel never again sees Saul).

• Similar prophetic actions appear elsewhere—Elijah wraps his face and departs after God speaks (1 Kings 19:13), underscoring that movements often carry spiritual weight.

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Saul grabbed the hem of his robe

Desperate, Saul lunges for Samuel’s outer garment.

• The “hem” (the decorated fringe that reminded Israel of God’s commands—Numbers 15:38-39) represents authority and covenant faithfulness.

• Touching a hem can symbolize appeal for mercy, as when the woman touches Jesus’ cloak (Luke 8:44), or seeking covering, as Ruth does with Boaz (Ruth 3:9).

• Saul’s act shows frantic clinging to a position he has already forfeited—contrast David, who later refuses to seize Saul’s robe even when he could (1 Samuel 24:4-6).

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and it tore

The tear becomes a living parable.

• Samuel immediately interprets it: “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today” (1 Samuel 15:28).

• Prophets often pair symbolic acts with spoken words—Ahijah tears his cloak into twelve pieces to prophesy the split kingdom (1 Kings 11:30-31).

• The rip exposes Saul’s unraveling reign: partial obedience (1 Samuel 15:9) leads to total loss.

• God’s faithfulness remains intact; Saul’s garment tears, but Samuel’s message stands, echoingRomans 11:29, “God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.”

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summary

1 Samuel 15:27 captures in three swift movements the final severing of Saul’s kingship. Samuel’s decisive turn pictures divine rejection, Saul’s frantic grab reveals misplaced reliance on symbols instead of repentance, and the torn hem becomes a visual verdict that the kingdom is literally ripped from Saul’s grasp. The scene urges us to embrace full obedience, for God’s word proves true whether spoken or enacted.

(27)He laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle.--The king's passionate action indicates a restless, unquiet mind. Not content with intreating words, Saul, perhaps even with some violence, lays hold of the old man as he turns away, to detain him. What Saul laid hold of and tore was not the "mantle" (Authorised Version), but the hem, or outer border, of the "meil," the ordinary tunic which the upper classes in Israel were then in the habit of wearing. The Dean of Canterbury, in a careful Note in thePulpit Commentary,shows that the "mantle," which would be the accurate rendering of the Hebrewaddereth,the distinctive dress of the Hebrew prophets, was certainly not used in the days of Samuel, the great founder of the prophetic order. Special dresses came into use only gradually, and Elijah is the first person described as being thus clad. Long before his time the school of the prophets had grown into a national institution, and a loose wrapper of coarse cloth, made of camel's-hair, fastened round the body at the waist by a leathern girdle, had become thedistinctiveprophetic dress, and continued to be until the arrival of Israel's last prophet, John the Baptist (Mark 1:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...

As Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל(šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050:Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

turned
וַיִּסֹּ֥ב(way·yis·sōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5437:To turn about, go around, surround

to go,
לָלֶ֑כֶת(lā·le·ḵeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

Saul grabbed
וַיַּחֲזֵ֥ק(way·ya·ḥă·zêq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2388:To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

the hem
בִּכְנַף־(biḵ·nap̄-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3671:An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

of his robe,
מְעִיל֖וֹ(mə·‘î·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4598:A robe

and it tore.
וַיִּקָּרַֽע׃(way·yiq·qā·ra‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7167:To rend


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