Why does David execute the Amalekite who claimed to kill Saul?
Why Does David Execute the Amalekite Who Claimed to Kill Saul? The story of David executing the Amalekite who claimed responsibility for killing Saul is one of the most striking moments in the Book of 2 Samuel (2 Samuel 1:1–16). At first glance, the Amalekite appears to bring good news…