Originally Posted by jdlongmire

So - when God puts someone to death:

Genesis 38:7
But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD put him to death.

Isaiah 65:15
You shall leave your name to my chosen for a curse,and the Lord GOD will put you to death,but his servants he will call by another name.

What is happening here?

How about the nation of Israel and the destruction of the Amalekites? Is God directing them to do evil in His name?