1 Kingdoms (1 Samuel) 15:1Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Those who ignore these teachings and shield the one destined for judgment, similar to Saul of Agag (1 Sam. 15:9) and Eli whose sons were ignorant of the Lord (1 Sam. 2:25-34), have tarnished their own integrity and that of the Church in their community. As such, they stand guilty both in the sight of God and righteous individuals, as they become a source of temptation to many who are newly awakened in faith and those who are still learning, as well as to young men and women. A dire fate is in store for them, with a millstone tied around their neck (Matthew 18:6-7), and they will face the depths for their transgressions.