And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words — Saul finally admits his transgression ('chatati, I have sinned'; 'asharti, I have transgressed'). His confession, though late, shows some recognition of wrongdoing. because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice — Saul's reason for disobedience: he 'feared' (yara') the people and 'obeyed' (shamati) their voice rather than God's. The confession reveals a fundamental failure of leadership—Saul was swayed by popular opinion rather than standing firm on divine command.

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