1 Samuel 15:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Saul said to Samuel, 'Yes, I have obeyed the Lord's voice and gone on the mission the Lord sent me on. I brought back Agag the king of Amalek, and I have completely destroyed the Amalekites.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Saul is claiming to Samuel that he fully obeyed God's command to destroy the Amalekites, even though he actually spared their king and kept some of their best livestock.

📚 Historical Context

God had commanded Saul through Samuel to completely destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as judgment for their past attacks on Israel. However, Saul had disobeyed by sparing King Agag and keeping the best animals. Samuel was confronting Saul about his partial obedience, which God considered complete disobedience.

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