Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel — Saul makes a final appeal to Samuel: though he has sinned, he asks for honor ('kabed) before the people and elders. The request shows Saul's concern for his public image. and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God — the appeal for Samuel to return focuses on maintaining public appearance.

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