1 Samuel 15:8 cpdv — And he apprehended Agag, the king of Amalek, alive. But all the common people he put to death with the edge of the swor…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he apprehended Agag, the king of Amalek, alive. But all the common people he put to death with the edge of the sword. "

— 1 Samuel 15:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 15 — Context

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And when Saul had arrived as far as the city of Amalek, he placed ambushes at the torrent.

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And Saul said to the Kenite: “Go away, withdraw, and descend from Amalek. Otherwise, I will include you with him. For you showed mercy to all the sons of Israel, when they ascended from Egypt.” And so the Kenite withdrew from the midst of Amalek.

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And Saul struck down Amalek, from Havilah even until you arrive at Shur, which is opposite the region of Egypt.

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And he apprehended Agag, the king of Amalek, alive. But all the common people he put to death with the edge of the sword.

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And Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the flocks of sheep, and of the herds, and the garments, and the rams, and all that was beautiful, and they were not willing to destroy them. Yet truly, whatever was vile or worthless, these they demolished.

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Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying

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“It displeases me that I have appointed Saul as king. For he has forsaken me, and he has not fulfilled the work of my words.” And Samuel was greatly saddened, and he cried out to the Lord, all night long

1 Samuel 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 15:8 say?
1 Samuel 15:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he apprehended Agag, the king of Amalek, alive. But all the common people he put to death with the edge of the sword. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 15:8 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 15:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 15:8.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 15:8 in?
1 Samuel 15:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 15:8?
1 Samuel 15:8 reads (CPDV): “And he apprehended Agag, the king of Amalek, alive. But all the common people he put to death with the edge of the sword. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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