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What does 1 Samuel 15:28 mean?

Samuel said, 'Just like you tore my robe, God has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today and given it to someone else who’s better than you.' 1 Samuel 15:28 - Modern Text Bible

(Samuel uses the torn robe as a vivid sign: God is taking the kingdom from Saul and giving it to someone more faithful.)