1Sa 15:2-3 | TNotes | STEP | 15:2 Lord of Heaven’s Armies: See study note on 1:3. • to settle accounts: In Moses’ time, the nation of Amalek had inhabited southern Judah and the Negev area south of Judah. As Israel traveled to Canaan, the Amalekites preyed on the sick and the weak and those traveling at the rear. They were the first people to attack Israel after the exodus from Egypt, for which God had promised to judge them (Exod 17:8-16 ; Deut 25:17-19 ).

bExod 17:8-16►

cDeut 25:17-19►

‏ 1 Samuel 15:2-3

15:2 ^a Lord of Heaven’s Armies: See study note on 1:3.

• to settle accounts: In Moses’ time, the nation of Amalek had inhabited southern Judah and the Negev area south of Judah. As Israel traveled to Canaan, the Amalekites preyed on the sick and the weak and those traveling at the rear. They were the first people to attack Israel after the exodus from Egypt, for which God had promised to judge them (Exod 17:8-16 ^b; Deut 25:17-19 ^c).
15:3 ^d completely destroy: See thematic note for Complete Dedication at end of chapter.