I Samuel 15 & 16

A. Saul’s disobedience. 1. The context of chapter 14:47-52: a. How does the list of Saul’s victories stand in contrast to the history of Saul and Israel after his disobedience as recorded here in chapter 15 (Compare with 16:14 and 17:11)?  b. In light of I Samuel 8:11, what is the significance of the last phrase of 14:52 that Saul took all the strong men for his army? 2. Preparations for war with Amalek: a. Who were the Amalekites (Gfcn. 36:16)? Why is it important to know this in the...