en_tn/1sa/15/22.md

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Has Yahweh as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh?

This question emphasizes that Yahweh's character always puts obedience in front of sacrifices after disobedience. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

as in obeying the voice of Yahweh

Here the phrase "the voice of Yahweh" is representing the authority of Yahweh. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

Obedience is better than sacrifice

God wanted Saul's complete obedience in the destruction of the Amalekites. Nothing in the land was fit for sacrifice.