1 Samuel 15:23

Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.

KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king.

1 Samuel 15:23 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

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

1 Samuel 15:23 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

1 Samuel 15:23 (BSB)

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What does 1 Samuel 15:23 say?

1 Samuel 15:23 in modern King James wording reads: "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king."

Where is 1 Samuel 15:23 found in the Bible?

1 Samuel 15:23 is verse 23 of chapter 15 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.

Which translations of 1 Samuel 15:23 can I read here?

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