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Saul ignores the ban on spoils on places Yahweh designated for total destruction.

the edge of the sword

The phrase, "the edge of the sword," here represents the army of the nation of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

Saul...spared Agag

Saul disobeyed God by letting Agag live.

as well as the best of the sheep...

Saul disobeyed God by keeping the best of the livestock.