I read this in the past and i was almost shivering, i remembered this today i said let me just share with the Christian community. 👇 1 Samuel 15:23 Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.” (NLT) Samuel address to king Saul, this was very painful because no amount of asking God for forgiveness could reverse God's judgement upon king Saul. His throne was already given to David