Obedience is better than sacrifice

Vs 2-3 Samuel gave Saul a mission
God spoke to Samuel to have the Amalekites utterly destroyed
because of the way they treated the jewish people when they were
about to enter the promise land. This included men, women,
children, and livestock.

Vs 8-9 Saul disobeyed God
Saul decided to spare the Agag, king of Amalekites, and the
livestock that were good for sacrifice.

Vs 10-11 God informs Samuel that Saul disobeyed
Samuel was distressed about the news, he loved Saul.
Samuel pays him a visit

Vs12 Saul makes a monument to himself

Vs 14-19 Samuel confronts Saul about his disobedience
Samuel repeats the misson to Saul
Samuel asked why he disobeyed

Vs 20-21 Saul’s explanation
Saul cliams he did complete the missions except he brought
back Agag.
The people were the ones who saved the good livestock

Vs 22 Samuel explains what Saul should have done
Obedience is better than sacrifice

Vs 23 Samuel explains core sin
Disobedience is the sin of witchcraft

Vs 24-25 Saul’s repentance
He feared people more than God
Asked for forgiveness

Vs 26-29 Consequences of sin
Kingship taken from Saul
His kingdom would be torn apart
God will not change his mind

Vs 30-31 Saul seeks favor from Samuel

Vs 32-33 Samuel chops up Agag with the sword

Vs 34-35 Samuel goes home and does not see
Saul again util his death