1 Samuel 15:18 · KJV
"And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 15:18 mean? →Passage Context
16Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.
17And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?
18And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.
19Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?
20And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.
Reflection Questions
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What does it mean for you to follow God's commands?
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How do you discern God's voice in your life?
3
When have you felt called to take a difficult action?
Life Application
faith
Commit to listening for God's direction in your decisions.
action
Identify a step you can take this week to act on God's guidance.
People in This Verse
SaulOT
Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1
Places in This Verse
Amalek
An ancient city associated with the Amalekite people, known for their conflict with Israel.
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