1 Samuel 15:14

“And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?”

"And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?" - 1 Samuel 15:14
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What does 1 Samuel 15:14 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 15:14 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?" This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Old Testament, specifically the story…

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Echoes of Obedience: Responding to God's Call

In the annals of biblical history, the story of Saul's disobedience stands as a solemn reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. The pivotal moment recorded in 1 Samuel 15:14 reads: "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine…

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A Prayer for Clarity and Obedience in the Presence of Distraction

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts open and humble, seeking Your guidance and understanding in the midst of the distractions and noise of this world. As we reflect on Your word in 1 Samuel 15:14, where Samuel asked, "What meaneth then this bleating of the…

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1 Samuel 15:14 - "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
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1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
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1 Samuel 15:31 - "So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD."
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1 Samuel 3:15 - "¶ And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision."
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1 Samuel 9:15 - "¶ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,"
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1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
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1 Samuel 15:27 - "And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent."
1 Samuel 15:13 - "And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD."
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1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
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1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."