1 Samuel 15:1

KJV

Samuel also said unto Saul, The Lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord.

— 1 Samuel 15:1, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Samuel commands Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites and all their livestock; Saul defeats them but spares king Agag and the best of the livestock. Samuel confronts Saul, who claims the animals were spared for sacrifice; Samuel declares that obedience …

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Other Translations

ASV

And Samuel said unto Saul, Jehovah sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of Jehovah.

YLT

And Samuel saith unto Saul, `Me did Jehovah send to anoint thee for king over His people, over Israel; and now, hearken to the voice of the words of Jehovah:

BBE

And Samuel said to Saul, The Lord sent me to put the holy oil on you and to make you king over his people, over Israel: so give ear now to the words of the Lord.

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