1 Samuel 15:27

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

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 15:27

BSB
As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.
AKJV
And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold on the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
CPDV
And Samuel turned away, so that he might depart. But Saul took hold of the edge of his cloak, and it tore.
ERV
And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.
NHEB
As Samuel turned about to go away, he grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore.
SMT
And Samuel will turn about to go, and he will seize upon the wing of his upper garment, and it will rend.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 15:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 15:27
Summary
Saul grasps Samuel's robe desperately
Event
Saul seizes Samuel's garment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Narrative