## 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.