Bob Greene: Saul wanted to look savvy in the world's eyes. He says David was a man after God's own heart who trusted the word for the sake of the people. The Holy Spirit comes upon David, just makes him matter at David - but not Saul. Greene: Is it worth comparing also Cain and Abel? Because I think so, yeah.
Though the Israelites recalled the monarchy as their “glory days,” even their most noteworthy kings were messy, complicated, and oftentimes disappointing in their actions. So why do we need their stories? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland wrestle with the challenges and significance of the first three monarchs in Israel’s history: Saul, David, and Solomon.