Question 3
Saul and the MonarchyGod rejected Saul as the king of Israel because he
- A.was more involved in politics than religion
- B.did not destroy the Kenites
- C.spared Agag, the king of the Amalekites
- D.obeyed God in the war against the Amalekites.
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Answer: C (spared Agag, the king of the Amalekites)
Explanation
Saul spared Agag and the best animals instead of destroying all as commanded, so God rejected him (1 Samuel 15:9, 23).