1 Samuel 15:22

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And Samuel said, Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

1 Samuel 15:22 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And Samuel said, Hath Jehovah as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

1 Samuel 15:22 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

1 Samuel 15:22 (BSB)

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What does 1 Samuel 15:22 say?

1 Samuel 15:22 in modern King James wording reads: "And Samuel said, Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."

Where is 1 Samuel 15:22 found in the Bible?

1 Samuel 15:22 is verse 22 of chapter 15 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.

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