Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening" Devotional: May 6th Morning “Evil shall slay the wicked.” 2 Samuel 1:1-16 2 Samuel 1:10 The probabilities are that this hypocritical fellow had visited the battle-field for the purpose of plundering the dead, soon after the close of the battle. Either he found Saul dead, or else the monarch’s suicidal wound had not yet ended fatally, and the Amalekite finished the deed. His story was told in the hope of winning the thanks of David and a corresponding reward. The crown and bracelet were worth something, but this adventurer hoped to earn a far higher prize by bringing them to the rival leader. He reckoned cunningly; but little did the Amalekite know that he was not dealing with one like himself but with a man of God. Instead of ingratiating himself for life with the new king, he excited David’s indignation, and, being condemned by his own story, he met with a speedy doom. 2 Samuel 1:11 , 2 Samuel 1:12 The man of God felt no joy in...