First Book of Kings (Author Compiled by Isaias from records of Samuel, David, Nathan, and Gad.)
15:23Because it is like the sin of witchcraft, to rebel: and like the crime of idolatry, to refuse to obey. Forasmuch, therefore, as thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord hath also rejected thee from being king.
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