1 Samuel 15:22-23

Bible Text

[22] Samuel said, Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. [23] For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected the word of Yahweh, he has also rejected you from being king.

Amalek was the desert people Israel was commanded to judge, from Havilah toward Shur near Egypt; Saul’s incomplete victory and preservation of Agag led Samuel to confront his disobedience. Carmel, Gibeah, and Gilgal mark Saul’s movements, with Gilgal the covenantal setting where his rejection as king was announced.

Places in this passage

1 Samuel 15:22-23 mentions Amalek, Carmel, Egypt, Gibeah, Gilgal, Havilah and Shur.

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