King Saul and the Transition of Kingship in Israel

These flashcards cover the key concepts of the lecture about King Saul, his reign, failures, and the transition to King David.

King Saul

The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel.

Anointed

Chosen or designated for a specific role, in this context refers to Saul being selected as king.

The Three Failures of Saul

Key events where Saul disobeyed God's commands, leading to the decline of his reign.

1 Samuel 13:8-10

Refers to Saul sacrificing without waiting for the prophet Samuel.

1 Samuel 15:8-9

Saul spared a Canaanite king and the best animals, which God commanded to be destroyed.

1 Samuel 28:8-11

Saul sought advice from a medium, violating God's laws.

Interim Period

The time between Saul's rejection as king and David's rise to power.

David's Anointing

God's selection of David as king following Saul, as recorded in 1 Samuel 16.

Saul's Fate

Saul loses the kingdom and dies as detailed in 1 Samuel 31.

King David

The successor to Saul, who became king after Saul's death.