This paper considers the theological significance of the transfer of power from King Saul to David as depicted in 1 Samuel 16:13-14. The focus is on the movement of the Spirit of God from Saul to David.

What was the circumstance around the death of King Saul in 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1? It seems as if the accounts diverge. This essay focuses on the interpretation of the account in 2 Samuel 1.