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1 Samuel 15:5

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Saul came to the city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.

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Amalek was the hostile people and territory Saul was commanded to strike; he approached an Amalekite city

Places in this passage

1 Samuel 15:5 mentions Amalek, Carmel, Egypt, Gibeah, Gilgal, Havilah and Shur.

Amalek · Someone35
Carmel · Bukvoed
Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Gibeah · Eli.berckovitz

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