The relationship between Saul and Samuel is rapidly breaking down due to Saul’s repeated disobedience and God’s rejection of him. So Samuel does not accept Saul’s limited apology/explanation and then just carry on as before. Saul is too unstable; they cannot go forward together. However, that makes for a tricky situation which needs careful management by Samuel if he’s to leave safely. So he acts firmly to control the king. Trust, when lost, creates great pain and mess. Thankfully Jesus can be fully trusted for he does not change.
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Loss of trust