KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD sent you on a mission and said, 'Go and completely destroy the sinful Amalekites, and fight against them until they are completely wiped out.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding Saul that he was given a clear, specific command to completely destroy the Amalekites without exception.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the prophet Samuel's rebuke to King Saul for his disobedience. God had commanded Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe that had repeatedly attacked the Israelites during their journey from Egypt. The Amalekites were considered enemies of God's people, having shown no mercy when Israel was vulnerable in the wilderness centuries earlier.
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