How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God. (Deuteronomy 25:18)
Reflecting cowardice and cruelty (see Ex. 17:8-13).
He feared not God.
This was the reason for his evil conduct. Indifference to right principles can scarcely provide a solid foundation upon which to build kindness and love for one’s neighbors.