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1 Samuel 15:8-11
Good News Translation
1 Samuel 15:8-11
Good News Translation
8 he captured King Agag of Amalek alive and killed all the people. 9 But Saul and his men spared Agag's life and did not kill the best sheep and cattle, the best calves and lambs,[a] or anything else that was good; they destroyed only what was useless or worthless.[b]
Saul Is Rejected as King
10 The Lord said to Samuel, 11 “I am sorry that I made Saul king; he has turned away from me and disobeyed my commands.” Samuel was angry, and all night long he pleaded with the Lord.
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- 1 Samuel 15:9 One ancient translation the best calves and lambs; Hebrew unclear.
- 1 Samuel 15:9 Some ancient translations useless or worthless; Hebrew unclear.
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