Why would God through Samuel tell Saul to "kill... even their babies"? 1 Samuel 15:3 CEV

Why would God through Samuel tell Saul to "kill... even their babies"? 1 Samuel 15:3 CEV

1 One day, Samuel told Saul:

The LORD told me to choose you to be king of his people, Israel. Now listen to this message from the LORD: 2 “When the Israelites were on their way out of Egypt, the nation of Amalek attacked them. I am the LORD All-Powerful, and now I am going to make Amalek pay!

3“Go and attack the Amalekites! Destroy them and all their possessions. Don't have any pity. Kill their men, women, children, and even their babies. Slaughter their cattle, sheep, camels, and donkeys.”

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked February 21 2019 • Jack Gutknecht