KJV ORIGINAL
Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because you didn't obey the LORD's voice or carry out His fierce anger against the Amalekites, the LORD has brought this trouble upon you today.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is explaining that Saul's current troubles are the direct result of his earlier disobedience to God's specific commands.
📚 Historical Context
This is Samuel's spirit speaking to King Saul through the medium at Endor, referring back to Saul's failure to completely destroy the Amalekites as God had commanded (1 Samuel 15). Saul had spared King Agag and kept the best livestock instead of destroying everything as instructed. This disobedience led to God rejecting Saul as king and choosing David instead.
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