It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
I regret that I made Saul king, because he has turned away from following me and has not obeyed my commands. This deeply troubled Samuel, and he cried out to the LORD all night long.
God expresses His regret over making Saul king because of Saul's disobedience, and Samuel is so heartbroken by this news that he prays and weeps to God through the entire night.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, Saul had been chosen and anointed as the first king of Israel by the prophet Samuel in response to the people's demand for a monarch like other nations. However, Saul disobeyed God's explicit command to completely destroy the Amalekites, leading to God's regret over making him king. This verse highlights the emotional response of both God and Samuel, with Samuel grieving and praying all night in intercession.
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