Tomef
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Saul:
- never wanted to be king
- is impulsive and possibly mentally unstable
- gets thrown into dealing with complex and volatile situations and is expected to know what to do, even when his mentor (Samuel) shows up late
- gets no mercy for his mistakes
David:
- singleminded and ruthless, willing to do murder to get what he wants
- highly ambitious and focused
- is forgiven for his mistakes
Saul gets dragged into kingship and is eventually driven to suicide. David puts himself forward, pursues a violent career as king, does some abominable things and is called a ‘man after god’s own heart’.
Ultimately it seems to the be results that matter, rather than the window dressing about obedience to god. Saul failed at a job he didn’t want, David managed to unite squabbling tribes under one banner.
Is Saul treated unfairly in the biblical account?
- never wanted to be king
- is impulsive and possibly mentally unstable
- gets thrown into dealing with complex and volatile situations and is expected to know what to do, even when his mentor (Samuel) shows up late
- gets no mercy for his mistakes
David:
- singleminded and ruthless, willing to do murder to get what he wants
- highly ambitious and focused
- is forgiven for his mistakes
Saul gets dragged into kingship and is eventually driven to suicide. David puts himself forward, pursues a violent career as king, does some abominable things and is called a ‘man after god’s own heart’.
Ultimately it seems to the be results that matter, rather than the window dressing about obedience to god. Saul failed at a job he didn’t want, David managed to unite squabbling tribes under one banner.
Is Saul treated unfairly in the biblical account?
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