Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.
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Interpretation
The sentence of condemnation against the Amalekites had gone forth long before, Ex 17:14 ; De 25:19, but they had been spared till they filled up the measure of their sins. We are sure that the righteous Lord does no injustice to any.
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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 15:1-5.
Glossary
- Samuel Person
- Heard of God. The peculiar circumstances connected with his birth are recorded in 1 Sam. 1:20 .
- Saul Person
- Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .