Why did God describe David as “a man after his own heart”?

[tonychanyt]

Samuel spoke to Saul, 1S 13:

14 "Now your kingdom shall not continue. The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart, and the LORD has commanded him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you.”

Saul disobeyed God. David sought to please God and follow His commands. Ps 63:

1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

David's faith in God was unwavering. When he faced Goliath, he trusted in God's power rather than his own strength (1S 17:45-47).

David had a deep desire to honor God by building a temple for Him (2S 7:1-17).

He was the model ruler. 2S 8:

15 David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.

When he sinned, he humbled himself before God. Ps 51:

1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.

Throughout his life, David relied on God for guidance, protection, and deliverance. Ps 17:

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

David was described as "a man after God's own heart" because of his deep love for God, his genuine repentance, his unwavering faith, and his desire to honor God in all aspects of his life. While David was not without sin, his heart was consistently oriented toward God, making him a model of devotion and faithfulness. He did his best to pursue God's heart.

 

[tonychanyt]

Whilst what you say is true, you have omitted to mention the most important knowledge

Which is ...

 

[Johan2222]

Which is ...

Which is a mystery;

Proverbs 1:32 KJV
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.