Shmuel I: Perek 15

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Shmuel I Perek 15

  • Shmuel commanded Shaul to destroy the men, woman, children and cattle of Amalek.

  • Shaul did not fulfill command. Shaul almost completely destroyed Amalek accept for the choicest cattle and King Agag.

  • Shmuel received prophecy that Hashem “regretted” making Shaul the king.

  • Shmuel prayed for Shaul the entire night that Shaul should not be punished for disobeying the word of Hashem.

  • The next morning Shaul related to Shmuel fulfilling the word of Hashem.

  • Shmuel questioned Shaul. Shaul explained rational of leaving the “spoils” of war to sacrifice to Hashem.

  • Shmuel rebuked Shaul for deviating from the word of Hashem.

  • Shaul took ownership over the sin.

  • Shmuel related to Shaul the kingship would be permanently lost from Shaul’s family.

  • Shaul requested Shmuel appear with him in public to prostrate himself to Hashem in front of Yisrael. Shmuel consents.

  • Shmuel does not see Shaul again until Shaul’s death.

  • Shmuel and Shaul both return home.