And Samuel said unto Saul, Thou hast done foolishly — Samuel's judgment is severe: Saul has acted foolishly ('sakaleta, acted foolishly'). thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee — Saul has violated God's explicit command regarding the proper procedure for sacrifice and leadership. for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever — Samuel reveals the consequence: had Saul been obedient, God would have established ('hikin) his dynasty 'for ever' ('ad olam). The kingdom was contingent on obedience.

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