The answer is: Samuel

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

In the drama of 1 Samuel, we find ourselves right in the midst of Israel’s tumultuous early monarchy. God commanded Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites as divine retribution for engaging in conflict with Israel long ago. But Saul, in his questionable leadership, chooses to spare Agag, the king of the Amalekites, and keeps the best livestock for himself. This decision doesn’t just cost him God’s favor; it leads Samuel to finish what Saul started.

When Samuel finally confronts Agag, he delivers quite the ‘curtain call’ moment. With a heavy heart and a burdensome task, Samuel shows he is a prophet with conviction. In verse 32, as he commands Agag to be brought in, one can almost sense the weight on his shoulders. This characterizes not only Samuel as a stern figure but also establishes him as a true servant of God’s will, even if it’s tough love. It’s remarkably poignant; Samuel’s action reflects his unyielding commitment to fulfill God’s commands, contrasting sharply with Saul’s errant heart.

An interesting tidbit—is that phrase "bitterness of death" in 1 Samuel 15:32 not riveting? It's the kind of suspense literary scholars might eat up, showing the emotional and moral stakes at play. Samuel’s rebuke of careless leadership resonates today as a symbolic call for those in charge to stay true to ethical directions, a lesson still hot off the ancient scrolls!