0
Saul was given specific instructions in 1 Samuel to wait for Samuel to come and offer up a sacrifice to God. Sacrifices were only to be made by anointed priests or prophets. Saul became impatient waiting for Samuel and offered up the sacrifice himself.
In doing so, he disobeyed God's commandment and was "presumptuous" in presenting the sacrifice anyway. He also tried to justify his actions and was not repentant for his actions.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoSaul made an unlawful sacrifice because he ran out of patience waiting for Prophet Samuel who was to offer the sacrifice as was the jurisdiction for priests only. At that time the Philistines were heavily pressing against Saul's army, and there was an arrangement for Samuel to come to Gilgal in Seven days time to offer the sacrifice in Gilgal were Saul's troops were hiding. Saul waited for Samuel for seven days but Samuel had not come. When his men began to scatter due to fear, he ordered for the burnt offerings and offered the sacrifice himself. See 1 Samuel 13 : 5 - 15
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoHe did not. His error was in offering up the sacrifice (of which Samuel had approved) too early.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was the second major step in Saul's downfall?
The second major step in Saul's downfall was when he disobeyed God's command to completely destroy the Amalekites and their possessions. Saul spared the Amalekite king, Agag, and took some of the best livestock, which went against God's explicit instructions. This disobedience led to God rejecting Saul as king.
What are the Dog laws in south strabane pa?
It is unlawful to keep dogs that make too much loud noise. It is also unlawful to keep exotic or wild animals in the township.
What was Starobin's view on pork?
Starobin believed it was unlawful, unconstitutional, and ungodly to eat a slaughtered animal for other reasons besides sacrifice and holiday celebrations.
Is it unlawful for a coworker to open your mail?
Yes. It is unlawful.
How much did Saul Canelo Alvarez make on his last fight?
1-1 = ?
Is speeding with kids in car in Virginia unlawful?
Speeding is always unlawful. Endangering kids is also unlawful. WAKE UP
What were the achievements of saul and david in 1020 bc?
Saul and David help make Israel and Judah a formidable kingdom. It was during David's reign that Jerusalem would become the capital.
What term might loyalist have used to describe a patriot gathering or committee?
Unlawful
How do you make a alliteration sentence with steady?
The death march from Saul is slow, solemn, and steady.
What is the duration of The Unlawful Trade?
The duration of The Unlawful Trade is 1200.0 seconds.
How did david's talent make king saul feel?
Saul was jealous of David to the degree it became a blind rage. In 1 Sam 18:7 people danced singing "Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands". This infuriated Saul who wanted to kill David. Saul was also afraid of David because the Lord was with David and not him (1 Sam 18:12).
Who did God defeat for his pride and defiance?
God defeated several for this. Lucifer is the first to come to mind. Even Saul fits here. God said not to save any spoils, and not to spare any life. But what did Saul do? Saul spared the king's life and kept livestock alive to "sacrifice." Then Saul entered the holiest of holies and did the priest's job, and when he felt God wasn't speaking to him anymore, he used a witch to contact the dead prophet Samuel, or at least attempt to do so. So God took the kingdom from him and gave it to David, whom Saul tried to kill several times. Saul ultimately died in shame in battle.
