2Sa 1:1 | MHM | STEP | David's Concern at Saul's Fate This chapter describes David's reaction when he received the news of Saul's death. Even though Saul had been David's enemy, David was still concerned about what happened to Saul and his son Jonathan. The chapter shows that David was not eager to take the throne, but was willing to wait for God's timing. It also reveals David's character - he did not rejoice in the downfall of his adversary, but rather mourned the tragic end of Saul's life. v. 1 : After the Amalekites had attacked Ziklag, David was settling back there. Many mighty men and captains were coming to join his forces, as God was stirring up their hearts to support David as the future king of Israel (2 Samuel 1:1; 1 Chronicles 12:1,8,20 ). David did not try to hurry this process, but waited patiently for God's timing.

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‏ 2 Samuel 1:1

David's Concern at Saul's Fate

This chapter describes David's reaction when he received the news of Saul's death. Even though Saul had been David's enemy, David was still concerned about what happened to Saul and his son Jonathan. The chapter shows that David was not eager to take the throne, but was willing to wait for God's timing. It also reveals David's character - he did not rejoice in the downfall of his adversary, but rather mourned the tragic end of Saul's life.

v. 1: After the Amalekites had attacked Ziklag, David was settling back there. Many mighty men and captains were coming to join his forces, as God was stirring up their hearts to support David as the future king of Israel (2 Samuel 1:1; 1 Chronicles 12:1,8,20 ^a). David did not try to hurry this process, but waited patiently for God's timing.