|Saul|David|
|---|---|
|Holy Spirit removed; evil spirit given (16:14–23)|Anointed with Holy Spirit (16:1–13)|
|Jealous and treacherous (ch. 18)|Faithful friend (ch. 20)|
|Attempts to kill David (ch. 19)|Protects Saul’s life (chs. 24; 26)|
|Failed holy warrior (ch. 15)|Mighty holy warrior (ch. 17)|
|Kingdom torn away (13:13–14; 15:11, 26)|Kingdom promised forever (2 Sam. 7:1–17)|