1 Samuel 15:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Samuel came to Saul, Saul said to him, 'May the LORD bless you! I have obeyed the LORD's command.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Saul is greeting Samuel and claiming that he has fully obeyed God's instructions, though we'll soon learn this isn't entirely true.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after God commanded Saul through Samuel to completely destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as judgment for their past attacks on Israel. Samuel is coming to check on whether Saul carried out this difficult command. Saul's greeting suggests he believes he has been obedient, but the following verses reveal he kept some of the best livestock and spared the Amalekite king.

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