1 Samuel 15:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the LORD spoke to Samuel, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces God speaking directly to the prophet Samuel with an important message.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Samuel, which describes the transition from judges to kings in ancient Israel, Samuel served as a prophet who had anointed Saul as the first king at God's direction. In chapter 15, Saul had been commanded by God through Samuel to completely destroy the Amalekites as judgment for their past attacks on Israel, but Saul partially disobeyed by sparing the Amalekite king and the best livestock. This verse represents God's direct communication to Samuel about Saul's failure, signaling a turning point in Saul's reign and the eventual selection of David as king.

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