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The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, according to the authorised version. With illustrations by Gustave Doré

Author: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883, ill.

Image Title: Samuel Kills Agag

Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 15

Description: Although Saul spared Agag’s life, Samuel fulfills God’s will and kills the Amalekite king in the presence of Saul and his men. The artist, Gustave Doré (1832-1883), has placed his signature at the lower left of the woodcut, and the engraver’s signature, E. Goebel, is located at the lower right.

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