Life of David Versus Life of Saul

Life of David

Life of Saul

David was God's kind of king
(2 Samuel 7:8-16)

Saul was man's kind of king
(1 Samuel 10:23, 24)

David was a man after God's heart
(Acts 13:22)

Saul was a man after people's praise
(1 Samuel 18:6-8)

David's kingship was eternal (through Jesus)
(2 Samuel 7:29)

Saul's kingship was rejected
(1 Samuel 15:23)

David was kind and benevolent
(2 Samuel 9; 1 Chronicles 19:2)

Saul was cruel
(1 Samuel 20:30-34; 22:11-19)

David was forgiving
(1 Samuel 26)

Saul was unforgiving
(1 Samuel 14:44; 18:9)

David repented
(2 Samuel 12:13; 24:10)

When confronted, Saul lied
(1 Samuel 15:10-31)

David was courageous
(1 Samuel 17; 1 Chronicles 18)

Saul was fearful
(1 Samuel 17:11; 18:12)

David was at peace with God
(Psalms 4:8; 37:11)

Saul was separated from God
(1 Samuel 16:14)