1 Samuel 15:27

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.”

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BSBPD

“As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And as Samuel turned about to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Samuel turneth round to go, and he layeth hold on the skirt of his upper robe--and it is rent!”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 15:27 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 28:14“What does he look like?” asked Saul. “An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in reverence.
  2. 1 Kings 11:30And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces,

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