1 Samuel 15:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Samuel said to Saul, 'Wait, and I will tell you what the LORD said to me last night.' And Saul replied, 'Go ahead and tell me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Samuel is about to deliver a difficult message from God to King Saul, who agrees to hear what God has revealed.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Samuel, King Saul had been commanded by God through the prophet Samuel to completely destroy the Amalekites as divine judgment for their historical attacks on Israel. However, Saul disobeyed by sparing King Agag and the best livestock, leading to God's displeasure and Samuel's confrontation. This verse captures the moment Samuel pauses to reveal God's direct message to Saul about his partial obedience.

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