ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Sam 15:2
Resources chevron-right ESV Reformation Study Bible chevron-right 1 Samuel chevron-right 1 Sam 15:2
1 Sam 15:2

15:2 Amalek. Descendants of Esau (according to Gen. 36:12, 16), the Amalekites were a nomadic desert people who lived in southern Judah and beyond, toward Egypt. They fought frequently with the Israelites.