In our previous story, we focused on Jonathan’s actions, which stood in stark contrast to his father, King Saul’s. When Saul tried to have Jonathan killed for disobeying a senseless order, the people rallied around Jonathan and protected him. Saul, though still the king in title, was no longer the strong leader he wanted so badly to be. His selfish pride and impatience had cost him dearly. Today we’ll see Saul disobey God in a desperate attempt to be a people-pleaser rather than a godly leader. We’ll see how Saul’s need to be liked, accepted, and praised by the people will lead him to lie and deceive. But Samuel, speaking for God, will see right through it all and give Saul a devastating word from the Lord.