The Life Of David - The Fall Of King Saul - 1 Samuel 31

1. Saul had a royal beginning.

2. Saul had a rebellious bent.

If you will fear the Lord and serve him and obey his voice and not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, and if both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the Lord your God, it will be well. But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then the hand of the Lord will be against you and your king. 1 Samuel 12:14-15

3. Saul died in a ruinous battle.

Defeat 1 Samuel 31:1

Death 1 Samuel 31:2-6

This God – his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:30

Displacement 1 Samuel 31:7

Disgrace 1 Samuel 31:8-10

Derring-Do 1 Samuel 31:11-13