And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou — Samuel interprets the torn garment as a symbol: God has 'rent' (qara') the kingdom from Saul and given it to 'a neighbor of yours that is better than you' ('le'reacha hatob mimkha'). This refers to David, who will be chosen as king.

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