1 Samuel 15:5 · KJV
"And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 15:5 mean? →Passage Context
3Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
4And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.
5And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.
6And Saul said unto the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for ye shewed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites.
7And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you prepare for challenges you anticipate?
2
What does waiting on God's timing look like for you?
3
When have you felt the need to be strategic in your decisions?
Life Application
strategy
Consider how you can plan effectively for upcoming challenges.
faith
Trust in God's guidance as you navigate difficult situations.
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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