A. He didn’t perform the task of smiting the Amalekites to the letter
B. He preserved the booty for himself
C. He freed the Kenites
D. He refused to carry out God’s assignment on eliminating the Amalekites
Correct Answer: Option A
A. He didn’t perform the task of smiting the Amalekites to the letter
Explanation
Saul actually carried out God’s assignment to destroy Amalek. The gist of his disobedience was that he didn’t perform this assignment according to the prescribed instructions, he spared Agag and reserved choice animals for himself
