Saul is told to completely destroy the Amalekites and everything they own, and instead keeps the best livestock and spares the king. Samuel's response - 'to obey is better than sacrifice' - becomes one of the most quoted lines about the difference be...
Theological<b>Behold, obeying</b> His command is better than a choice offering.<sup class="footnote-marker">23</sup><i class="footnote">‘<span>ה</span> prefers the fulfillment of His command over the offering of voluntary sacrifices.</i><br><br><b>To hearken [i...
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