The prophet Samuel delivers a command from God to Saul: destroy the Amalekites entirely.
Saul’s "affliction" is portrayed with modern nuance, showing the weight of leadership and the isolation of power. "Of Kings and Prophets" Offerings of Blood(2016)
As Saul is gripped by an "evil spirit" (likely depression or paranoia following his rejection), David is brought to the palace. The prophet Samuel delivers a command from God