There are few biblical characters who match the initial potential and subsequent spectacular fall of the Old Testament figure Saul. The first monarch of Israel started out humbly, rose to considerable fame, and then ended in a most horrible way. There is much that we can learn from the tragic account of Israel’s first king.
From judges to kings
During the time of Israel’s last judge, Samuel, the Israelites demanded that God give them a king. While this displeased Samuel, God granted the request. However, this didn’t come without first warning the people how a king would negatively rule over
