Questions and Answers
What had Amalek done to Israel on their way up from Egypt?
ambushed them
What did God command Saul to do to Amalek?
Utterly destroy it. Kill everyone and everything
How many did Saul gather together to battle against Amalek?
200,000 foot soldiers, 10,000 men of Judah
Where did Saul gather the men together to battle Amalek?
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Who did Saul spare because they showed kindness to the children of Israel when they came out of Egypt?
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How far did Saul attack the Amalekites?
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Who did Saul take alive when battling Amalek?
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What did Saul spare when battling Amalek?
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What did Saul destroy in Amalek?
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What did the Lord tell Samuel concerning Saul?
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Why did the Lord regret setting Saul up as king?
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What did Samuel do all night because the Lord said He regretted making Saul king?
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Where was Samuel told that Saul has set up a monument to himself?
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Where did Saul go after placing a monument up for himself?
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What did Saul say to Samuel when he went to Saul in Gilgal?
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What sounds did Samuel hear & ask Saul about?
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What evil did Saul do in the sight of the Lord?
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What did Saul tell Samuel the reason the sheep, oxen and the best of the things were spared?
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Samuel said this is better than sacrifice.
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What is better than the fat of rams?
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What is as the sin of witchcraft?
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What is as iniquity and idolatry?
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What did Saul reject?
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What has the Lord done to Saul?
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Why did Saul say he sinned & transgressed the commandment of the Lord?
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What did Saul ask Samuel to do regarding his sin?
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What did Saul do when Samuel turned from him after he told him that 'the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel'?
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After Saul tore Samuel's robe, what did Samuel tell him was torn from him today?
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Who had the kingdom been given to?
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Who will not lie or relent?
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The He is not a ______, that He should relent.
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Why did Saul ask Samuel to honor him before the elders of the people?
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What did Samuel do to King Agag?
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Where did Samuel go when he departed from Saul?
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Where did Saul go when Samuel departed from him?
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What did Samuel not do until the day of Saul's death?
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Samuel ______ for Saul.
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What did the Lord regret?
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Study Notes
God’s Command to Saul
- Amalek ambushed Israel during their exodus from Egypt.
- God commanded Saul to utterly destroy Amalek, including everyone and everything associated with them.
Saul's Military Campaign
- Saul gathered 200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men from Judah.
- The men were assembled in Telaim for the battle against Amalek.
- Saul attacked the Amalekites from Havilah to Shur, which is located east of Egypt.
Actions During the Battle
- Saul spared King Agag, the leader of the Amalekites, during the confrontation.
- He also saved the best of the livestock, including sheep, fatlings, and lambs, while only destroying what was deemed despised and worthless.
Divine Displeasure
- God revealed to Samuel His deep regret for appointing Saul as king, indicating Saul's disobedience to His commandments.
- Saul failed to follow God's orders and instead sought to appease the people by sparing the livestock.
Samuel's Visit to Saul
- When Samuel confronted Saul in Gilgal, Saul falsely claimed to have fulfilled God’s command.
- Samuel heard the bleating of sheep and lowing of oxen, prompting questions about Saul’s actions.
Consequences of Saul’s Actions
- Saul's act of saving the livestock was justified by him as an intention for sacrifice at Gilgal.
- Samuel proclaimed that obedience to God is better than sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of following divine directives.
Characteristics of Rebellion
- Rebellion is equated to witchcraft, and stubbornness is likened to iniquity and idolatry.
- Saul’s rejection of God’s word led to God rejecting Saul as king.
Saul’s Admission and Plea
- Acknowledging his sin, Saul admitted he transgressed God’s command due to fear of the people.
- He requested Samuel to pardon his sin.
The Sign of Rejection
- As Samuel turned away, Saul seized his robe, tearing it.
- Samuel declared that the kingdom had been torn from Saul and given to a neighbor better than him.
Final Words from Samuel
- The Strength of Israel (God) will not lie or relent regarding His decisions.
- God is not a man and does not change His mind.
Aftermath
- Saul requested Samuel to honor him before the elders so he could still worship God.
- Samuel executed King Agag by hacking him into pieces, signifying complete obedience to God's command.
- Samuel returned to Ramah, while Saul went to his house in Gibeah.
- Samuel mourned for Saul and did not see him again until the day of his death, reiterating God's regret over Saul's kingship.
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Explore the significant biblical narrative of Saul's command from God to defeat the Amalekites. This quiz covers Saul's military actions, his disobedience, and the consequences faced when he spared King Agag and the livestock. Test your knowledge on this key event in the history of Israel.
