Saul (Edomite king) in the Bible.

David M. Gunn wrote The Fate of King Saul to inspire a renewed interest in the study of the Old Testament as well as the study of Saul. He explores the study of Saul and researches the narrative aspect of the books of Samuel. Additionally, he also researches the narrative that is a part of the Old Testament since the content can be complicated and difficult to understand.

The following pages, begun several years ago, and now, in the mercy of God, completed, are an effort to give a brief series of notes upon the first book of Samuel. The title, "King Saul: the man after the flesh," shows us the central figure of the book, a type too of the fleshly condition of the nation as a whole. The lessons connected with the rise, reign and end of King Saul are many, and all point to the utter unprofitableness of the flesh in its greatest excellence to be aught that is acceptable to God. The subject in one sense is a depressing one, and the proper effect should be to turn us from the contemplation of the man after the flesh to the man after God's own heart, David, who comes upon the scene in the latter part of the book and shows the contrast between faith and nature. As a type of Christ, he is the antidote to the baleful example and influence of poor Saul, and thus shows how God would ever lead, even through the knowledge of sin in ourselves and of the evil about us, not to occupation with that, but with Him who is the Deliverer of His people. May the Lord use this effort to trace the workings of the flesh and the triumphs of His grace to the blessing of His people! A word of explanation may not be out of place as to the character of Jonathan spoken of in the body of the book. The matter is one of great delicacy, and the writer shrinks from taking the edge off any wholesome lessons that have been connected with the character and position of Jonathan, but would only call attention to what is said in the body of the book and leave each reader free to draw his own conclusions.

King Saul is based on the Biblical story of the first king of Israel. It retells the story in a fresh way, offering new looks at the three major characters--Saul, Samuel, and David--and the events that brought them together at the very foundation of the nation of Israel three millennia ago. Holbert's retelling reveals how this old story is surprisingly modern as it turns its gaze on power politics, personal rivalries, and religious use and abuse as the life of early Israel unfolds.

A sustained close reading of 1 Samuel 8 to 2 Samuel 1 from the perspective of the intended ancient audience. A conscious effort is made here to read and understand the text 'through the eyes of an ancient Israelite', to the extent that the world-view and idioms of late seventh-century Judah can be reconstructed. The study reveals a coherent, carefully developed narrative of Saul's career as the first king of Israel.

I cannot understand how people with Jesus in their hearts can be impatient, angry, deceitful, jealous, prideful, and self-willed. Many are rebellious to God's Word. They're going out of their way to destroy each other and their churches. I see Christians hurt, criticize, gossip, and judge each other every day. Churches are splitting up because of infighting--church members disagreeing with and destroying one another. Too many ministers are leaving the pulpit and missing God's call on their lives. Do we have to fight each other? There is no scripture that says we should. Something is wrong when Christians are being used to destroy Christians. Something must be behind this destruction process. So, why are Christians giving in to this attack? This book will help you to identify and understand how to counterattack this evil demonic attack from the "King Saul spirit". Hansie Steyn is the founder and president of Hansie Steyn Ministries, Inc. Originally from South Africa, this evangelist and singer currently travels all over America with his family, ministering the Word of God in conferences, revival meetings, live preaching, music broadcasts, and church services. The rich heritage and accent from the nation of South Africa permeates this family's ministry of teaching God's Word, singing Holy Spirit-inspired original songs, prophetic utterances, and praying for the sick. Salvations, signs, wonders, deliverances, miracles, and healings are a part of the Steyns' meetings. Hansie, his wife Jeanette, and their daughter Elizabeth are now living in America.

In his many publications in the past, Dr. Rabeeya has immersed himself in the political, cultural, and religious perspectives of Judaism and Islam as well as the perspectives of the customs and mores of Sephardic Jews who were born in Arab and Muslim lands. He continues to explore universal human themes associated with the unpredictability in the lives of people and its effect upon the integration and disintegration of both the intellect and the soul of man. King Saul and his spontaneous behavior can be seen in all of us.