Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 15 - Introduction
A.M. 2925. B.C. 1079.
God commands Saul utterly to destroy the Amalekites, 1 Samuel 15:1. He destroys them, but not utterly, 1 Samuel 15:4. Samuel pronounces sentence upon him for his disobedience, yet consents to honour him before the people, 1 Samuel 15:10. Slays Agag, 1Sa 15:32, 1 Samuel 15:33. Takes his leave of Saul, yet mourns for him, 1Sa 15:34, 1 Samuel 15:35.