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Who anointed Saul king over Israel (1 Sam 15:1)?
Who anointed Saul king over Israel (1 Sam 15:1)?
- Eli
- Kish
- Phineas
- Samuel (correct)
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)?
- The Midianites
- The Amalekites (correct)
- The Moabites
- The Amorites
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)?
- Make a treaty with them
- Totally destroy them, men, women, children, and animals (correct)
- Plunder them and take all the goods they had stolen from Israel
- Enslave them as water bearers and wood hewers
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)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
Where did Saul attack the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:7)?
Where did Saul attack the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:7)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
What had Saul set up on Mount Carmel (1 Sam 15:12)?
What had Saul set up on Mount Carmel (1 Sam 15:12)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
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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