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

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul had been commanded by God through the prophet Samuel to utterly destroy the Amalekites as punishment for their past attacks on Israel during the exodus. However, Saul only partially obeyed by defeating the Amalekites but sparing their king and the best livestock, intending to use them for sacrifices. When Samuel arrived to confront him, Saul greeted him with a blessing and claimed full compliance, setting the stage for the exposure of his disobedience.

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