1 Samuel 15:5
5 Saul went to the city of Amalek and set an ambush in the ravine.
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 15:5
King James Version
5 And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.
English Standard Version
5 And Saul came to the city of Amalek and lay in wait in the valley.
The Message
5 Saul marched to Amalek City and hid in the canyon.
New King James Version
5 And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and lay in wait in the valley.
New Living Translation
5 Then Saul and his army went to a town of the Amalekites and lay in wait in the valley.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 15:5
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.