God pronounced utter destruction on the Amalekites because
-
A.
they were hostile to the Kenites who lived among them -
B.
they were hostile neighbours of Israel like the Philistines -
C.
Saul desired to acquire the Amalekite territory -
D.
they apposed Israel on their way from Egypt to the Promised Land -
E.
God wanted to wipe out every element of Baal worship in Canaan