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Yahweh has torn the kingdom of Israel
This refers back to when Saul tore Samuel's robe in 1 Samuel 15:27. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "Just as you tore my robe, Yahweh has torn the kingdom of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
has given it to a neighbor of yours, one who is better than you
God had already decided who would be the next king after Saul.