Kings I 15:28

28 And Samuel said to him, The Lord has rent thy kingdom from Israel out of thy hand this day, and will give it to thy neighbour who is better than thou.

Kings I 15:28 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 15:28

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay
him, and reigned in his stead.
] Which seems to be his only or chief view in slaying him, to get possession of his kingdom.

Kings I 15:28 In-Context

26 And Samuel said to Saul, I will not turn back with thee, for thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord will reject thee from being king over Israel.

27 And Samuel turned his face to depart, and Saul caught hold of the skirt of his garment, and tore it.

28 And Samuel said to him, The Lord has rent thy kingdom from Israel out of thy hand this day, and will give it to thy neighbour who is better than thou.

29 And Israel shall be divided to two: and will not turn nor repent, for he is not as a man to repent.

30 And Saul said, I have sinned; yet honour me, I pray thee, before the elders of Israel, and before my people; and turn back with me, and I will worship the Lord thy God.