Biblical Reluctance: Saul and Amalek

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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?

Telaim Signup and view all the answers

Who did Saul spare because they showed kindness to the children of Israel when they came out of Egypt?

Kenites Signup and view all the answers

How far did Saul attack the Amalekites?

from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt Signup and view all the answers

Who did Saul take alive when battling Amalek?

King Agag Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul spare when battling Amalek?

the best of sheep, fatlings, lambs & all that was good Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul destroy in Amalek?

everything despised and worthless Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord tell Samuel concerning Saul?

deeply regret setting Saul as king Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Lord regret setting Saul up as king?

he has turned back from following Me & he has not performed My commandments Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel do all night because the Lord said He regretted making Saul king?

cried out to the Lord Signup and view all the answers

Where was Samuel told that Saul has set up a monument to himself?

Carmel Signup and view all the answers

Where did Saul go after placing a monument up for himself?

Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul say to Samuel when he went to Saul in Gilgal?

"Blessed are you of the Lord! I have performed the commandment of the Lord." Signup and view all the answers

What sounds did Samuel hear & ask Saul about?

bleating of the sheep & lowing of the oxen Signup and view all the answers

What evil did Saul do in the sight of the Lord?

swooped down on the spoil Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul tell Samuel the reason the sheep, oxen and the best of the things were spared?

to be sacrificed in Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

Samuel said this is better than sacrifice.

to obey Signup and view all the answers

What is better than the fat of rams?

to heed Signup and view all the answers

What is as the sin of witchcraft?

rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What is as iniquity and idolatry?

stubbornness Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul reject?

the word of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What has the Lord done to Saul?

rejected him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Saul say he sinned & transgressed the commandment of the Lord?

feared the people & obeyed their voice Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul ask Samuel to do regarding his sin?

pardon Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul do when Samuel turned from him after he told him that 'the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel'?

seized the edge of his robe & tore it Signup and view all the answers

After Saul tore Samuel's robe, what did Samuel tell him was torn from him today?

the kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Who had the kingdom been given to?

neighbor who is better than you Signup and view all the answers

Who will not lie or relent?

Strength of Israel Signup and view all the answers

The He is not a ______, that He should relent.

man Signup and view all the answers

Why did Saul ask Samuel to honor him before the elders of the people?

so he could worship the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel do to King Agag?

hacked him in pieces Signup and view all the answers

Where did Samuel go when he departed from Saul?

Ramah Signup and view all the answers

Where did Saul go when Samuel departed from him?

his house in Gibeah Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel not do until the day of Saul's death?

went no more to see him Signup and view all the answers

Samuel ______ for Saul.

mourned Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord regret?

making Saul king of Israel Signup and view all the answers

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.