1 Samuel 15:23

Expanded Bible

²³·Disobedience [Rebellion] is as bad as the sin of ·sorcery [witchcraft; divination].
·Pride [Stubbornness; Arrogance; Presumption; Insubordination] is as bad as ·the sin of worshiping idols [idolatry].
You have rejected the Lord’s ·command [word].
Now he rejects you as king.”

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1 Samuel 15:23

New International Version

²³For rebellion is like the sin of divination,^(A)
and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.
Because you have rejected^(B) the word of the Lord,
he has rejected you as king.”

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1 Samuel 15:23

New King James Version

²³For rebellion is as the sin of ^[a]witchcraft,
And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord,
^(A)He also has rejected you from being king.”