Hi Rhem

Thank you for the Hebrew translation. This still leaves me back where I started as I believe there is the nuance of a major difference.

However, this may be the only way this word translates effectively from Hebrew. I do think it should be written differently, but that is just me being picky.

Hi Paul,

You do not wish to strike Saul, however, I do not revere him as G-d considers Saul an enemy. Good for David for proving that he was of G-d's heart and a compassionate man. He obviously was the better man.

I think it is quite likely, regardless of my disdain for Saul, that he must have had mental problems, but they might have been brought on by a brain tumor or a mental illness. Perhaps this was G-d's punishment for He could see into his heart and knew Saul would try to murder David and disobey Him.

But, how could this be part of G-d's plan when he was sorry to have made Saul king? Other forces appear to be at work here.:confused:

Anyway, thank you both for your opinions and insight. You have both helped to understand a little better. I will keep studying the bible as usual.

Thanks again !! Fortuna

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