- Alfredo Alvarez, student @ Miami University, We use cookies to provide the best possible experience on our site. Later during Sauls reign, turned into a mad man, and after David has defeated the Philistine champion Goliath, Saul tried to have David killed. Samuel told him, With Saul, we learned that he sinned because he felt like it. he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. Compare and contrast the sin of Saul and his response to Samuel's rebuke (1 Samuel 13:1-14) with the sin of David and his response to Nathan's rebuke (2 Samuel 11 and 12). We are wise if we examine our own choices (and underlying motives) in light of what character is revealed. For instance, the Bible says Saul's heart was transformed after God appointed him while David is credited with having a heart of integrity before taking his position on the throne. Would I be correct in saying you think that Saul was treated unfairly? I suppose in some sense we should feel empathy for those who have no regard for the commands of God and it should serve as a reminder for us that God takes obedience seriously. In fact we can read about his changes and about his remorse throughout the Psalms of David. As we will see, the difference between the two Kings is in their response when confronted in their sin. Its not that he never sinned in his life, but his heart was always firmly fixed on trusting God-not his circumstances. drink, and to lie with my wife? saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David. From a high level, the main difference I see between the sins of Saul and the sin of David was their . When the men of Israel saw In the morning it When King Saul sinned, he turned back from following God. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance (1 Samuel 16:12). Note: "David composed many of the Psalm in the wilderness, to which he was compelled to flee for safety. of doom. When citing an essay from our library, you can use "Kibin" as the author. Then he Joseph's genealogy from David to Jesus is in Matthew 1. He didnt want to be King to begin with God forced it on him. Saul got lost in all the power and stopped following God. times] but refuses to kill one who is the anointed of God and king of Israel. Saul said to Samuel that he felt compelled to do it. King David did. Saul made excuses and I Samuel 13:3 As the tensions mounted and the Philistine troops were amassed, the Israelites found themselves cowering in caves and holes, those with Saul at Gilgal were likewise fearful. 17 The troubles of my heart have enlarged; people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you. (1 Samuel 13:5-14), But didn't David sin as well? You are. David still remained as a king who many people still respect to day. A far cry from, Therefore I felt compelled. There are far too many people today with the heart of Saul and too few with the heart of David. Whats the difference between King David and King Saul? And they came up and after His own heart, and the LORD has commanded him to be commander over His The key question is, 'What do we do thereafter? The LORD has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the LORD has commanded him to be commander over His Those who cry out "Woe is Me!" In 1 Kings 2, ON HIS DEATHBED, David tells Solomon to be sure to kill Shimei, even though David made a solemn promise in the name of the Lord not to have him killed. (LogOut/ your house and wash your feet. So Uriah departed from the kings house, and Afterall, He is the Potter and we are but clay. So Saul said, Bring Sauls character was mostly like a leaf on a tree branch, twisting whichever way the wind blew. March 27, 2014 in Theology Two of the most prominent Kings of Israel in the Scripture are Saul and David. What hooks you? Recently while reading and teaching a small youth group lesson on Sauls life, specifically his disobedience and the consequences he faced, God revealed a passage of truth to me in His Word. 3:23). But Uriah slept at the door of After Saul came a man after Gods own heart. now your kingdom shall not continue. ` And He will show them His covenant. Now go and strike Amalek and utterly destroy all that he has, and do not spare him; but put to death both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey (1 Samuel 15:3). man who had come to him; but he took the poor mans lamb and prepared it for burnt offering. And Samuel said to Saul, You have done foolishly. Yet, David immediately repents and does what he can to avoid lust in the future. David became the next king because Saul committed suicide and David was anointed as the next king of Israel. 1 Both were from the tribe of Benjamin 1 Sam. Yes, he disobeyed, but scripture records other cases of disobedience (even David) that didnt have such disastrous results. Both . David's first and greatest victory over Goliath took place when he rejected Saul's tactics for armor and weaponry and went out . Thats it, isnt it? Another difference between David and Saul is that Saul did not have women related issues that David had. Additionally, he has been closely linked with prosperity gospel. And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. that the people were scattered from me, and that you did not come within the But until Saul died, he could not be appointed as the official king. Because he sought God over the blessings, unlike King Saul, despite his many failures, King David was still blessed in the end. Therefore, as kings, their position and how they rule is even more critical than that of the prophets, judges, and priests, because of their relationship to God. Those who have not recognized their spiritual poverty and their need for grace will not inherit the Kingdom. You have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword; Their choices under pressure revealed their raw character. I find it interesting that it was King David, not King Saul, who wrote the majority of the psalms. people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you.. Does this distinction apply today? of wealth. Isnt it an amazing display of grace that God, in Christ forgives those who have repented and turned to Him in faith of not only their past sins, but their future ones as well. But Saul and the people spared Agag and the best of the sheep, the oxen, the fatlings, the lambs, and all that was good, and were not willing to destroy them utterly; but everything despised and worthless, that they utterly destroyed (Verse 9). It ate of his own But the poor man Saul becomes jealous of David's accolades in 1 Samuel 18 despite David only showing loyalty. Check out our Privacy and Content Sharing policies for more information.). David serves for us as a model of true repentance that is accompanies saving. Saul was polite at the beginning but later on he became a man who does did his own will and when he hardensed his heart he was possessed by an evil spirit. When did God decide to remove Saul, Israel's first king, and raise up David in his place? the kings house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to After all, he was late so Saulhad to pinch-hit. impurity; and she returned to her house. and said to him: There were two men in one city, one rich and the other the man, and he said to Nathan, As the LORD lives, the man who has done Therefore He teaches sinners in the way. Now it happened, as soon as he had finished presenting the burnt He knew his failures were not so different than King Sauls. But To Be Like King David and Not King Saul, God Must Be Our Hearts Greatest Desire. Between 1 Samuel 15 and 16, the Lord had rejected Saul. What did he do that was so terribly wrong that the kingdom was ripped from him? Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to John Ferguson and Speaking the Truth in Love www.voiceoftruthblog.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. David was a king who, for the most part, sought after Gods own heart, while Saul was searching for the praise of men. Out of all their troubles! Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, and David, son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah had a lot in common. Saul separates the religious center of Israel from the political center: 1 Samuel 10:26; David unites the political and religious center of Israel by moving the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem: 1 Kings 8:1ff, Saul disobeys Samuel and makes a presumptuous not do this thing. Then David said to Uriah, Wait here today also, and Keeping in mind of course that God has desired that we treat others as we would want to be treated though we do not refrain from speaking the truth in love to them, i.e. Saul was chosen by the people because the Israelites wanted and king. In the midst of being king over a nation, living in a palace, and having people idolize him for all his great feats, King David wrote, I say to the LORD, You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you (Psalm 16:2). Study. 4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; fought with Joab. This is what is meant by being a man after Gods own heart. David recognized his sin and through his heartfelt change, desired to become a better man in the Lord each day. I dont want to bash on Saul too much, but I think the book makes their differences pretty clear. Their difference wasn't in their sin, since both sinned and it can be argued that David's betrayal, adultery and murder were more grave sins He was not crushed by the weight of blessings nor by the removal of blessings when God disciplined him. Saul david solomon compare and contrast Rating: 4,5/10 627 reviews. And then you know 1+1 =2 kind of moment just happened. Two of the most prominent Kings of Israel in the Scripture are Saul and David. So it was, while Joab besieged the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place not kept the commandment of the LORD your God, which He commanded you. woman. Saul. When Saul was found to be disobedient to God, he tended to make excuses, blame others, and exhibit a lack of trust in God. servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. against the LORD. (2 Samuel 12:1-13). It examines what information is gathered and how it is combined to form a causal judgment". Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What is the significance of God's covenant with David?, Compare and contrast Saul and David, basic story of the split of the kingdom and more. Learn what works (and what doesn't) from the reader's perspective. http://www.kibin.com/essay-examples/the-similarities-and-differences-of-old-testament-leaders-king-saul-king-david-and-king-solomon-XkkpGyhR, ("The Similarities and Differences of Old Testament Leaders: King Saul, King David and King Solomon. tomorrow I will let you depart. So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and Jesus is the Son of David by both Joseph (legal father) and Mary (biological mother). Subscribe to AGW Ministries and you'll get short, practical, and Christ-centered content sent right to your inbox. Saul did what was right in his own eyes, while David was a great king and was the only person described as "a man after my own heart" (Acts 13:22). Judah are dwelling in tents, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because When all the success and fame started coming Davids way, his main desire was still to please the Lord. The Israelites needed someone who can be seen by the human eye. Their last parting was one of copious tears and hugs. your house, because you have despised Me, and have taken the wife of Uriah Uriah the Hittite died also. The Story of David and Saul. The people began to scatter and Saul could see that the Philistines were gearing up for another battle, and Saul thought he needed THEM to win. house of Israel and Judah. But days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered together at Michmash, then 1 Samuel 9:2 describes Saul as "a choice and handsome man, and there was not a more handsome than he among the sons of Israel." David was the man with integrity (at least at this stage of his life) and Saul was the one who was rejected by the LORD. offering, that Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might For you did it secretly, but I will do this thing There are a significant number of grammar, word choice, and sentence structure errors that need to be resolved to improve reader comprehension. You have also done a good job selecting strong evidence to support your perspective. He may not have wanted to step into the calling God had for him (to be king) but he loved ruling once he got there (maybe a little too much). And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set Uriah in the forefront of the Heider (1958) believed that people are naive psychologists trying . Saul was Israel's first king, anointed by Samuel and chosen by God. Commentators often say that Sauls treatment of Amalek is what sealed his fate but God had abandoned Saul long before this. And David said to Uriah, Go down to 2. David's remorse is far more emotional and heartfelt than Saul and President Clinton's apologies. the kings house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to Saul or David: whose character do you choose? Saul went from serving God to being self-centered and it caused the Israelites to turn from God. Two types of people are there always like Saul and David. The essay also ends abruptly because it is lacking a conclusion. For I wait for You. In repenting David didnt seem to hide his shame and made it clear he had sinned against God. Let me not be ashamed; When he sinned, once he came to his senses, he always repented and sought the Lord above all other things. The first is David speaking as a youth. Saul made excuses and blamed others as above, while David admitted his sinfulness: Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. the woman was very beautiful to behold. If any of those ring a bell, dont despair. 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, King Saul's body was offered to the idol Ashtaroth, the god of Philistines. "The Similarities and Differences of Old Testament Leaders: King Saul, King David and King Solomon." I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons., King David prayed that God would not remove the Holy Spirit from him because he knew God was the reason he was able to serve God so well.