In Tehilla (Psalm) 46, David
says, “You desired neither sacrifice nor meal offering; You dug ears for me; a
burnt offering or a sin offering You did not request.” This is
reminiscent of Shaul’s (King Saul’s) first blunder, when he makes a sacrifice
without following the Prophet Shmuel (Samuel’s) warning not to jump the gun and
do it too early. What David is saying is that it is the intent of
the sacrifice, far more than the act, which God demands. This is a
constant theme throughout Tanach (Bible.)
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