The answer is: Samuel

1 Samuel 15:32-33 - Samuel completed the job that Saul failed to do

In the unfolding drama of 1 Samuel, the story of Agag, the king of the Amalekites, amplifies important themes of obedience and divine justice. After being commanded to utterly destroy the Amalekite people due to their longstanding enmity with Israel and their violent history, Saul's failure to follow through on this divine directive moved the prophet Samuel to step in.

Technically, it's a thrilling twist to see a prophet taking on a military executioner’s role! Samuel arrives to confront Saul, who unfortunately fails to understand that following God's commandments isn't always about saving valuable spoils—sometimes it's about dispensing mercy that mirrors divine justice.

Now, why choose to include the gruesome detail of Agag’s fate? Hey, it wasn't just old-school drama! This episode adds a united front to the sacred call of the Israelites: they are heading into a rich double entendre of choosing compassion over cruelty while stopping the cycles of offense promised to those who took too long becoming repentant.

Fun trivia: Agag likely reflects historical alliances and issues of the time France saw with different tribes! They had historical mythos touchdown straight from ancient annals—be even more interesting if you dig why these narratives pound out moral codes as entertainment during those millennia.

Moreover, Samuel’s decisive act demonstrates a commitment to accountability—not only among leaders like Saul, but to the larger community. In a tapestry rich of parallel tales where leadership matters, shedding light on moral shortcomings can help clarify larger moral adventures, making ancient texts feel pulsatingly relevant today!