KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So now, please forgive my sin and come back with me so I can worship the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Saul is begging Samuel to forgive him and return with him so he can worship God publicly.
📚 Historical Context
This is Saul's desperate plea to the prophet Samuel after being confronted about his disobedience in the battle against the Amalekites. Saul had been commanded to completely destroy everything, but he kept the best livestock and spared King Agag, claiming it was for sacrifice to God. Samuel had just declared that God had rejected Saul as king because obedience is better than sacrifice.
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