31 So Samuel went back with Saul, and Saul worshiped the Lord.
31 So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the Lord.
31 So Samuel turned back after Saul, and Saul bowed before the Lord.
31 Samuel did. He went back with him. And Saul went to his knees before God and worshiped.
31 So Samuel turned back after Saul, and Saul worshiped the Lord.
31 So Samuel finally agreed and went back with him, and Saul worshiped the Lord .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:31
Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:24-31
(Read 1 Samuel 15:24-31)
There were several signs of hypocrisy in Saul's repentance. 1. He besought Samuel only, and seemed most anxious to stand right in his opinion, and to gain his favour. 2. He excuses his fault, even when confessing it; that is never the way of a true penitent. 3. All his care was to save his credit, and preserve his interest in the people. Men are fickle and alter their minds, feeble and cannot effect their purposes; something happens they could not foresee, by which their measures are broken; but with God it is not so. The Strength of Israel will not lie.