Saul & David - Life of Saul - 5

The rest of the book deals with the relationship of Saul and David. The contrast is seen as the people's choice versus God's choice. Saul had failed miserably as the king of Israel. Now we see a new king on the horizon. However the transition between their kingdoms will not be a smooth one.

We find Samuel still in mourning over Saul. His heart was truly broken. Perhaps we have felt some of the discouragement, pain, and heartache that Samuel was feeling at this time. You minister to someone, pray for them, encourage them, and yet they fail to walk for God. It hurts us deeply.

I. The Anointing of David 16:1-23

Closing Thoughts:

Review of some questions from last week.

1. "Man of war" literally this means 'fighting man' and is most likely a reference to David's battles with the lion and the bear while shepherding his father's sheep.

2. Are the chapters out of sequence? It was suggested that it might be because the end of chapter 17 (v55-58) seems to indicate that Saul didn't know David.

3. But let's look closer at that verse.