Main Idea The people of Israel selfishly chose Saul to rule over them as king (1 Sam. 8-9); but he proves to be a foolish choice in light David, the king chosen by God (1Sam. 16:1-13), who, although he also falls (2 Sam. 11-20), receives an eternal covenant promise (2…
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Four Reasons King Saul Died
This morning I read about the tragic end of King Saul. Here’s the part of the story that struck me. Notice it cites four reasons Saul lost his life. “So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and…