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Samuelsaid, "Has the LORD as much delight in burntofferings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is betterthansacrifice, And to heedthan the fat of rams.
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"For rebellion is as the sin of divination, And insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king."