1 Samuel 15:22-24

New American Standard Bible

“^(A)Does the Lord have as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
As in obeying the voice of the Lord?
Behold, ^(B)to obey is better than a sacrifice,
And to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
²³ For rebellion is as reprehensible as the sin of ^(C)divination,
And insubordination is as reprehensible as ^(D)false religion and idolatry.
Since you have rejected the word of the Lord,
^(E)He has also rejected you from being king.”