This very day I will give the carcasses(DW) of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world(DX) will know that there is a God in Israel. But a word or two from Samuel would not change the settled nature of Sauls heart. Then Samuel went to Ramah, and Saul went up to his house at Gibeah of Saul. I have carried out the command of the Lord., But Samuel said, What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?, Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites, for the people spared the best of the sheep and oxen, to sacrifice to the Lord your God; but the rest we have utterly destroyed., Then Samuel said to Saul, Wait, and let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night. And he said to him, Speak!. He also took Agag king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. 25Now therefore, please pardon my sin, and return with me, that I may worship the Lord., 26But Samuel said to Saul, I will not return with you, (P)for you have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel., 27And as Samuel turned around to go away, (Q)Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore. But Saul and the people spared Agag and the best of the sheep, the oxen, the fatlings, the lambs, and all that was good, and were unwilling to utterly destroy them. I cannot go in these, he said to Saul, because I am not used to them. So he took them off. And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor relent. i. God Rejects Saul as King Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 15:10-23 Samuel replied . 29And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. . Samuel refers to this when he remembers when things were different with Saul: When you were little in your own eyes, were you not the head of the tribes of Israel? There was nothing more to talk about. In todays world he might say, What? And to heed than the fat of rams. 51:4, Num. O sinners, you do miscalculate fearfully when you give to Gods servants such false explanations of your sins! (Blaikie). And I will tell you what the Lord said to me last night., 17So Samuel said, (H)When you were little in your own eyes, were you not head of the tribes of Israel? At first, many rejected Sauls leadership, until he dramatically mustered Israel and delivered the city of Jabesh Gilead from the Ammonites ( 1 Samuel 11:1-11 ). ii. And the Lord is with(BS) him.. General Epistles Then He knew how it felt when the blade cut into flesh, but he had never killed another person. New King James Version (NKJV). You are to anoint(AV) for me the one I indicate., 4Samuel did what the Lord said. 6:68; Heb. Q. 43He said to David, Am I a dog,(DP) that you come at me with sticks? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. They asked, Do you come in peace?(AY). Saul spared Agag, either out of a foolish pity for the goodliness of his person, which Josephus notes; or for his respect to his royal majesty, in the preservation of which he thought himself concerned; or for the glory of his triumph. (Poole), ii. I have carried out the Lords instructions., 14But Samuel said, What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? Saul Rejected as King 12 Disciples - How Did Jesus Choose His Twelve Disciples? 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. (1 Samuel 15:4-6) Saul prepares for the attack on the Amalekites. Throughout the history of the world the nations have been standing before Christs bar. The Hebrew root word nhm for "regret" was used 4 times in this chapter (among English Bible translations, ESV consistently renders it as "regret" whereas others use "change of mind" or "repent"). So Samuel went back following Saul, and Saul worshiped the Lord. Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams: Religious observance without obedience is empty before God. WebSaul Rejected as King. (1 Samuel 15:7-9) Saul attacks the Amalekites. 33 God Rejects Saul as King The Gospels As Samuel turned to go, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The theological problem of the monarchy was dealt with in chapters 8-12, and DavidSecond king of Israel, David united the northern and southern kingdoms. Saul Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. (EF) Their dead were strewn along the Shaaraim(EG) road to Gath and Ekron. And Samuel put Agag to death before the Lord at Gilgal. Saul was Sauls God. Sauls first act of disobedience was recorded in 1 Samuel 13:8-14. Email / username or password was incorrect! a. Saul attacked the Amalekites: This was good and in obedience to the LORD. Fourth, he claimed to do it for a spiritual reason (to sacrifice to the LORD your God). 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? 1 Samuel 15 Try it free today! The early reign of King Saul was a critical time in Israel as they were neck-to-neck in battle with their all-time enemies. 17Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled(BX) at Sokoh in Judah. 32David said to Saul, Let no one lose heart(DD) on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him., 33Saul replied,(DE) You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth., 34But David said to Saul, Your servant has been keeping his fathers sheep. In chapters to come, we will discover who God chooses to replace Saul as king. The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain. a. The Lord anointed you king over Israel. 21But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in Gilgal. Samuel heads to Bethlehem, ostensibly to offer sacrifice and invited Jesse and his sons. Pentateuch One after another has had the solemn word depart, and they have passed into a destruction which has been absolute and terrible. (Meyer). WebGods Final Rejection of Saul. Nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul, and the Lord regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel. WebBecause thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome(BI) features. And he said unto him, Say on. ii. The Lord anointed you king over Israel. God also stopped speaking to Saul. 1 Samuel 15 Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams, For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry, Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He also has rejected you from being king, I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice, Now therefore, please pardon my sin, and return with me, that I may worship the LORD, I will not return with you, for you have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you from being king over Israel, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore. WebYou have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you as king over Israel! 27 As Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of the hem of his robe, and it tore. In chapters to come, we will discover who God chooses to replace Saul as king. At least it had that opportunity, so Samuel allowed Saul to come with him and worship the LORD. Why would Samuel say, I will not return with you when Saul just wanted him to worship with him? So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites. 1:7; [Matt. The Hebrew root word nhm for "regret" was used 4 times in this chapter (among English Bible translations, ESV consistently renders it as "regret" whereas others use "change of mind" or "repent"). I have chosen(AT) one of his sons to be king., 2But Samuel said, How can I go? b. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. They dont worship the true God like I do. But Saul didnt worship the true God either because the real worship of God begins with surrender. 24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the Used by permission. 7:22, 23; Mic. Samuel also said to Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Then Samuel said, Bring me Agag, the king of the Amalekites., And Agag came to him cheerfully. Your partnership makes all we do possible. He will listen to no more from Saul. I have performed the commandment of the LORD.. 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? The years, the military victories, and prestige of the throne of Israel all revealed the pride in Sauls heart. Saul is stunned and terrified when told he is to be the nation's king. There was an Amalekite right in front of him whom was not utterly destroyed. 22David left his things with the keeper of supplies,(CU) ran to the battle lines and asked his brothers how they were. i. Sauls claim, I have utterly destroyed the Amalekites is plain evidence of the power and depth of his self-deception. He is tending the sheep.(BG), Samuel said, Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.. 7:2], NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word, NKJV, Deluxe Gift Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. This reminds Saul that the LORD is determined in His purpose and is strong in His will. i. Utterly destroy: This Hebrew verb (heherim) is used seven times in this account. 13And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the Lord: I have performed the commandment of the Lord. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a The New Testament 3. Minor Prophets He also knew how to time his attack properly; and he lay in wait in the valley. 1. 28 Samuel said to him, The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to one of your neighborsto one better than you. In chapters to come, we will discover who God chooses to replace Saul as king. Though this happened more than 400 years before, God still held it against the Amalekites because time does not erase sin before God. Consecrate(AZ) yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me. Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. (AE) 29He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie(AF) or change(AG) his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind.. 17Now Jesse said to his son David, Take this ephah[h](CR) of roasted grain(CS) and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 24Whenever the Israelites saw the man, they all fled from him in great fear. Saul 9But Saul and the army spared(I) Agag and the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves[b] and lambseverything that was good. He questions God's decision and asks for God's guidance, but all he receives is God's silence. 25Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord. 32Then Samuel said, Bring Agag king of the Amalekites here to me. So Agag came to him cautiously. WebGod Rejects Saul as King A. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the Lord all night. For you showed kindness to all the children of Israel when they came up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy The LORD was the God of Samuel, not Saul. WebYou have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you as king over Israel! 27 As Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of the hem of his robe, and it tore. First, Saul took Agag king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. Luke-Acts 8Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, Why do you come out and line up for battle? 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. At first, many rejected Sauls leadership, until he dramatically mustered Israel and delivered the city of Jabesh Gilead from the Ammonites ( 1 Samuel 11:1-11 ). So Samuel said to him, The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today: Sauls desperate action provides a vivid object lesson on how the kingdom was torn away from him. i. God WebConfirmation of Office of King. 49Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. King of Israel - Saul Rejected by God For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry: A rebellious, stubborn heart rejects God just as certainly as someone rejects God by occult practices or idolatry. 24And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. Samuel heads to Bethlehem, ostensibly to offer sacrifice and invited Jesse and his sons. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 27And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent. Find answers to your Bible questions with Bible Gateway Plus. And Samuel went no more to see Saul until the day of his death: Samuel knew that it wasnt his place to see Saul. WebYou have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you as king over Israel! 27 As Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of the hem of his robe, and it tore. And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and lay in wait in the valley. . The people of Israel declared to Samuel, You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have ( 1 Samuel 8:5 ). The title Strength of Israel was also important because at that time Saul probably thought of himself as the strength of Israel. Samuel hacked Agag in pieces. I have performed the commandment of the Lord., 14But Samuel said, What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?, 15And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites; (G)for the people spared the best of the sheep and the oxen, to sacrifice to the Lord your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed., 16Then Samuel said to Saul, Be quiet! 4And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah. One could make a thousand sacrifices unto God, work a thousand hours for Gods service, or give millions of dollars to His work. 18Take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. And Agag came unto him delicately. 4. WebThere were two acts of disobedience / incomplete obedience that caused God to reject Saul. Samuel rose early in the morning to meet Saul; and it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and behold, he set up a monument for himself, then turned and proceeded on down to Gilgal., Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, Blessed are you of the Lord! Then Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. God reject Saul for offering sacrifices, but not David (1 Samuel 15:24-25) Sauls weak effort towards repentance. 2 (Joshua-2 Samuel) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1984), Maclaren, Alexander "1 Samuel: Expositions of Holy Scripture" Volume 2 (Deuteronomy to 2 Kings 7) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1984), Meyer, F.B. There is not the slightest bit of shame or guilt in Saul, even though he directly disobeyed the LORD. so will your mother be childless among women., There is still the youngest, Jesse answered. i. Haman, the evil man who tried to wipe out all the Jewish people in the days of Esther, was a descendant of Agag (Esther 3:1). 28 Samuel said to him, The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to one of your neighborsto one better than you. (1 Samuel 15:22-23) Samuel prophesies Gods judgment against King Saul. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the LORD. Imagine I send the kids off for a day at school with these words: Kids, get excited because were going to the beach this The Old Testament 30Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord thy God. 10 Now the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying, 11 I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as king, for he has turned back from following Me, and has not performed My commandments. And it grieved Samuel, b. Saul said to the Kenites, Go, depart: Here, Saul shows wisdom and mercy in letting the Kenites go. Q. Samuel gave specific instructions to King Saul prior to one of their battles against the Philistines saying: b. King Saul rejected 15Samuel said to Saul, I am the one the Lord sent to anoint(A) you king over his people Israel; so listen now to the message from the Lord. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. The Reason Why God Rejected King Saul! How Can an Unchanging God Regret Making Saul King? David said, I am the son of your servant Jesse, The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit(BW) would leave him. 32Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. But Samuel said, As your sword has made women childless, so shall your mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag to pieces before the Lord at Gilgal. (N) There he has set up a monument(O) in his own honor and has turned and gone on down to Gilgal., 13When Samuel reached him, Saul said, The Lord bless you! He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions, shouting the war cry. Saul (King ~ Bob Pardue, Aquarella Lite Theme powered by WordPress. 8And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. Now go and attack Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and do not spare them. He set up a monument for himself: Saul wasnt grieved over his sin. Why Did God Reject King Saul 48As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. i. WebBecause thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king. For He is not a man, that He should relent. Then he said, I have sinned; yet honor me now, please, before the elders of my people and before Israel, and return with me, that I may worship the LORD your God. So Samuel turned back after Saul, and Saul worshipped the LORD. But even in this, Saul cant shut up. Because that worship would no doubt include sacrifice and offering some of the animals that Saul wickedly spared from the Amalekites. People look at the outward appearance,(BB) but the Lord looks at the heart.(BC), 8Then Jesse called Abinadab(BD) and had him pass in front of Samuel. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. 22And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? 6When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab(BA) and thought, Surely the Lords anointed stands here before the Lord., 7But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. 23For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Want to receive the Verse of the Day each day? 3The Philistines occupied one hill and the Israelites another, with the valley between them. Now, without hesitation, this old prophet raises a sword or probably a large knife, as he would use in sacrifices and brought it down upon this proud, violent king. If you have never made the commitment to receive the love and life-changing experience of Jesus Christ, please take a moment to read John 3:16. Gen. 14:19; Judg. 1 Samuel 15 The Reason Why God Rejected King Saul When God rejected Saul, it is swift and decisive. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his house at Gibeah of Saul. Then Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned; I have indeed transgressed the command of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and listened to their voice. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. They did this for no reasons except violence and greed. Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Saul said to the Kenites, Go, depart, go down from among the Amalekites, so that I do not destroy you with them; for you showed kindness to all the sons of Israel when they came up from Egypt.. c. He set up a monument for himself: This also shows that Saul was not the same humble man who once had a humble opinion of himself (1 Samuel 9:21) and who once hid among the equipment out of shyness (1 Samuel 10:22). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. How Can an Unchanging God Regret Making Saul King? Sauls heart was so dead he could directly disobey God and still set up a monument for himself on the occasion. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king. 12Early in the morning Samuel got up and went to meet Saul, but he was told, Saul has gone to Carmel. Prophets So, God rightly rejected him as king over Israel. i. Saul was certainly zealous in commanding his army when it suited him to be so. WebA God rejects Saul as king (15:1-35) Sauls victories in war (13:15b-14:23; 14:47-52) secured his kingdom and gave the impression that the new institution of kingship might work out after all. WebYou have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you as king over Israel! 27 As Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of the hem of his robe, and it tore. Pentateuch God could see it. Then Samuel said, Bring Agag king of the Amalekites here to me. So Agag came to him cautiously. b. a. Samuel also said to Saul: This was a message from the spiritual leader of Israel to the political and military leader of Israel. 4So Saul summoned the men and mustered them at Telaimtwo hundred thousand foot soldiers and ten thousand from Judah. The early reign of King Saul was a critical time in Israel as they were neck-to-neck in battle with their all-time enemies. Why did God reject Saul as king for offering sacrifices, but not David or Solomon when they offered sacrifices? Try it free today! 5Saul went to the city of Amalek and set an ambush in the ravine. Agag was the wicked and violent leader of a wicked and violent people. Instead of a day of vengeance, it would be a day of celebration. He shows his proud desire to retain some control by replying, Speak on as if the prophet of God needed Sauls permission. Hundreds of years before, the LORD said He would bring this kind of judgment against Amalek: Then the LORD said to Moses, Write this for a memorial in the book and recount it in the hearing of Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-LORD-Is-My-Banner; for he said, Because the LORD has sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. (Exodus 17:14-16) Deuteronomy 25:17-19 repeats this idea.
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