Personalities · 4 · David
Saul, head and shoulders above
Israel's first king stands taller than his peers and initially routs the nation's enemies. But he's full of self-doubt, disobeys divine orders, and is rejected.
A tragic foil for David.
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Historically, Saul was probably a real ruler of a small region in Benjamin. Scribes later linked him to Jonathan and expanded his story.
Bible reference: 1 Samuel 9–31
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 58–59
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