Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

151 Samuel said to Saul, "I am the one the Lord sent to anoint you king over his people Israel; so listen now to the message from the Lord.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 15:1

King James Version

Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

151 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.

English Standard Version

Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

151 And Samuel said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord.

The Message

Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

151 Samuel said to Saul, "God sent me to anoint you king over his people, Israel. Now, listen again to what God says.

New King James Version

Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

151 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord.

New Living Translation

Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

151 One day Samuel said to Saul, "It was the Lord who told me to anoint you as king of his people, Israel. Now listen to this message from the Lord !

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:1

Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:1-9

(Read 1 Samuel 15:1-9)

The sentence of condemnation against the Amalekites had gone forth long before, Revelation 18:4. As the commandment had been express, and a test of Saul's obedience, his conduct evidently was the effect of a proud, rebellious spirit. He destroyed only the refuse, that was good for little. That which was now destroyed was sacrificed to the justice of God.