1 Samuel 15:8

And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 15:8

BSB
He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword.
AKJV
And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.
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.
ERV
And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.
NHEB
He took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.
SMT
And he will seize Agag, king of Amalek, living, and be exterminated all the people with the mouth of the sword.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 15:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 15:8
Summary
Saul captures Agag but destroys Amalekite population completely
Place
Amalek
Event
Amalekites slaughtered, king captured
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative