29 He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind."
29 And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for he is not a man, that he should have regret."
29 Israel's God-of-Glory doesn't deceive and he doesn't dither. He says what he means and means what he says."
29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor relent. For He is not a man, that He should relent."
29 And he who is the Glory of Israel will not lie, nor will he change his mind, for he is not human that he should change his mind!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:29
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.