1 Samuel 15:27
King James Version (KJV)
And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
In context
25 Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.
26 And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
27 And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
28 And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.
1 Samuel 15:27 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
- WEB World English Bible
- As Samuel turned around to go away, Saul grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And as Samuel turned about to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Samuel turneth round to go, and he layeth hold on the skirt of his upper robe — and it is rent!
- DBY Darby Translation
- And as Samuel turned to go away, [Saul] laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And as Samuel turned about to depart, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.