Samuel commands Saul to carry out the LORD’s judgment against Amalek, but Saul spares King Agag and keeps the best livestock while destroying what is despised and worthless. When confronted, Saul first claims obedience, then blames the people and says the animals were preserved for sacrifice. Samuel declares that to obey is better than sacrifice and that the LORD has rejected Saul from being king.
Samuel commands Saul to carry out the LORD’s judgment against Amalek, but Saul spares King Agag and keeps the best livestock while destroying what is despised and worthless. When confronted, Saul first claims obedience, then blames the people and says the animals were preserved for sacrifice. Samuel declares that to obey is better than sacrifice and that the LORD has rejected Saul from being king.
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