But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.
Pero el pueblo tomó del botín ovejas y ganado que debían ser completamente destruidos, para sacrificarlos al SEÑOR tu Dios en Gilgal.
El pueblo desobedeció tomando animales que debían destruir para usarlos como sacrificios.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the book of 1 Samuel, God had commanded King Saul through the prophet Samuel to utterly destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as divine judgment for their past attacks on Israel. However, Saul and the people spared the best of the animals and livestock, intending to use them for sacrifices to God instead of fully obeying the order. This event highlights the tension between human rationalization and God's demand for complete obedience in the context of ancient Israel's wars and covenant faithfulness.
Explorar Versículos Similares
Pregúntale al Asistente de IA
¿Tienes alguna pregunta sobre este capítulo o versículo? Pregunta a continuación para una explicación clara.