Everything the LORD has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.

"That was a foolish thing to do," Samuel answered. "You have not obeyed the command the LORD your God gave you. If you had obeyed, he would have let you and your descendants rule over Israel forever.

But now your rule will not continue. Because you have disobeyed him, the LORD will find the kind of man he wants and make him ruler of his people."

Then Samuel turned to leave, but Saul caught hold of his cloak, and it tore.

Israel's majestic God does not lie or change his mind. He is not a human being---he does not change his mind."

Samuel said to him, "The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today and given it to someone who is a better man than you.

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the spirit of the LORD took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

Now I am sure that you will be king of Israel and that the kingdom will continue under your rule.