The Demise of King Saul

Toward the end of his life, Samuel wanted to make sure that the Israelites knew that he had never taken a bribe. Meanwhile, King Saul transitioned from a humble farmer to a warring monarch with a small army, who used his office to build up his reputation.

He led Israel in a disastrous battle against the Philistines and Jesus gave the fledging king a chance to redeem himself, but driven by fear and unbelief, Saul rebelled and missed the mark. King Saul recognized that David was his replacement and he became obsessed with murdering the ruddy-haired shepherd boy who kept growing in fame.

He failed to recognize that the situation simply got worse each time he tried to fix the problem through his own inept and blundering efforts. The Philistines invaded toward the end of his life and Saul went to the enemy of God for help. The first king of Israel did not have to fail. It was a conscious choice and humanity still faces the same demons that Saul encountered!