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Initially, Saul was a hero. He was humble. God chose him to be the first king of God's people, 1 Samuel 10:
He was decisive and courageous in his first military engagement (1 Samuel 11). He showed incredible leadership, fit to be the king.
Later, however, things changed for Saul. He disobeyed God, 1 Samuel 13:
This was the beginning of Saul's character downfall. After this, he made one mistake after another. His tragic flaw was pride. He refused to accept David who was God's 2nd anointed to be king. He held on to his power to the bitter end.
I see Saul as a tragic hero and a foil for David's character.
Saul was cool. Not many can contain such huge news from God.
He was decisive and courageous in his first military engagement (1 Samuel 11). He showed incredible leadership, fit to be the king.
Later, however, things changed for Saul. He disobeyed God, 1 Samuel 13:
This was the beginning of Saul's character downfall. After this, he made one mistake after another. His tragic flaw was pride. He refused to accept David who was God's 2nd anointed to be king. He held on to his power to the bitter end.
I see Saul as a tragic hero and a foil for David's character.