Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.
Then Samuel said, 'Bring Agag, the king of the Amalekites, here to me.' Agag came to him confidently and cheerfully. Agag said, 'Surely the worst danger of death is over now.'
This verse shows King Agag thinking he was safe from execution when Samuel called for him, not realizing his fate was already sealed.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, the Amalekites were ancient enemies of Israel who had attacked them during the Exodus, leading God to command their complete destruction as an act of judgment for their wickedness. King Saul was instructed by the prophet Samuel to carry out this command fully, but he disobeyed by sparing King Agag and the best of the livestock, showing partial obedience. When Samuel summoned Agag, the king approached him with a sense of relief, mistakenly believing he had escaped the decreed punishment.
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