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Who anointed Saul king over Israel (1 Sam 15:1)?
Who anointed Saul king over Israel (1 Sam 15:1)?
Who was God punishing for waylaying Israel when they came out of Egypt (1 Sam 15:2)?
Who was God punishing for waylaying Israel when they came out of Egypt (1 Sam 15:2)?
God commanded Saul to do what with the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:3)?
God commanded Saul to do what with the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:3)?
Where did Saul muster his troops to go against the Amalekites as Samuel directed (1 Sam 15:4)?
Where did Saul muster his troops to go against the Amalekites as Samuel directed (1 Sam 15:4)?
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How many foot soldiers did Saul muster at Telaim to go against the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:4)?
How many foot soldiers did Saul muster at Telaim to go against the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:4)?
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How did Saul set up his attack on the city of Amalek (1 Sam 15:5)?
How did Saul set up his attack on the city of Amalek (1 Sam 15:5)?
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Whom did Saul warn to separate from the Amalekites before he attacked them (1 Sam 15:6)?
Whom did Saul warn to separate from the Amalekites before he attacked them (1 Sam 15:6)?
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Who showed kindness to Israel when they came up out of Egypt (1 Sam 15:6)?
Who showed kindness to Israel when they came up out of Egypt (1 Sam 15:6)?
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Where did Saul attack the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:7)?
Where did Saul attack the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:7)?
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Who was the sole survivor of Saul's attack on the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:8)?
Who was the sole survivor of Saul's attack on the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:8)?
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Besides the king, what did Saul spare from the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:9)?
Besides the king, what did Saul spare from the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:9)?
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What was God's response when Saul failed to carry out the destruction on the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:11)?
What was God's response when Saul failed to carry out the destruction on the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:11)?
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What was Samuel's response to the Lord telling him he was grieved that he had made Saul king (1 Sam 15:11)?
What was Samuel's response to the Lord telling him he was grieved that he had made Saul king (1 Sam 15:11)?
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What had Saul set up on Mount Carmel (1 Sam 15:12)?
What had Saul set up on Mount Carmel (1 Sam 15:12)?
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Where did Samuel catch up and meet with Saul after his battle with the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:12)?
Where did Samuel catch up and meet with Saul after his battle with the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:12)?
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How did Saul greet Samuel after his battle with the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:13)?
How did Saul greet Samuel after his battle with the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:13)?
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What question did Samuel have for Saul after his defeating of the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:14)?
What question did Samuel have for Saul after his defeating of the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:14)?
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What explanation did Saul give for why his men spared the best of the sheep (1 Sam 15:15)?
What explanation did Saul give for why his men spared the best of the sheep (1 Sam 15:15)?
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Study Notes
Saul's Anointing and Command from God
- Samuel anointed Saul as king over Israel.
- God sought to punish the Amalekites for their actions against Israel during the Exodus from Egypt.
Divine Command and Saul's Actions
- Saul received a command and was instructed to completely destroy the Amalekites, including men, women, children, and animals.
- Saul mustered an army of 200,000 foot soldiers at Telaim to confront the Amalekites.
Tactical Moves in the Battle
- Saul set an ambush against the Amalekites in the ravine, a strategic maneuver for the attack.
- He warned the Kenites to separate themselves from the Amalekites due to their kindness towards Israel.
The Attack and Its Outcomes
- Saul attacked the Amalekites from Havilah to Shur, executing the divine command.
- The sole survivor of this confrontation was Agag, the king of the Amalekites, whom Saul spared along with the best livestock.
God's Displeasure and Samuel's Reaction
- God's disappointment was evident when He expressed grief for making Saul king due to Saul's disobedience.
- Samuel reacted by crying out to the Lord all night, reflecting deep sorrow for the situation.
Saul's Monument and Arrival of Samuel
- Saul erected a monument in his own honor on Mount Carmel post-battle, showcasing his pride.
- Samuel met Saul at Gilgal after the battle, indicating the process of accountability.
Disobedience and Justifications
- Saul falsely claimed he had followed God's commands upon meeting Samuel, highlighting a disconnect between his actions and what God commanded.
- Samuel pointedly questioned Saul about the sound of sheep, signaling his disobedience.
- Saul justified his actions, stating that the spared livestock were intended for sacrifices to the Lord, highlighting a common theme of rationalizing disobedience.
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Test your knowledge of 1 Samuel Chapter 15 with these flashcard MC questions. Learn about Saul's anointing, God's punishment of the Amalekites, and other key events in this biblical text. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this important chapter!
