1 Samuel 15:25

Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my (k) sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.

(k) This was not true repentance, but deceit out of fear for the loss of his kingdom.

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²⁵ Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.

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