1 Samuel 15:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“The army took them from the Amalekites,” Saul explained. “They kept the best sheep and cattle, so they could sacrifice them to the LORD your God. But we destroyed everything else.”

Cross References

Job 31:33

Many have attempted to hide their sins from others— but I refused.

Proverbs 28:13

If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.

Matthew 2:8

He told them, “Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, let me know. I want to go and worship him too.”

Luke 10:29

But the man wanted to show that he knew what he was talking about. So he asked Jesus, “Who are my neighbours?”

1 Samuel 15:16

“Stop!” Samuel said. “Let me tell you what the LORD told me last night.” “All right,” Saul answered.

1 Samuel 15:21

All the animals were going to be destroyed anyway. That's why the army brought the best sheep and cattle to Gilgal as sacrifices to the LORD your God.”

1 Samuel 15:9

Saul and his army let Agag live, and they also spared the best sheep and cattle. They didn't want to destroy anything of value, so they only killed the animals that were worthless or weak.