Shaul gives Dovid a dangerous mission in order to earn Michal's hand in marriage hoping that the Pelishtim will kill Dovid

After Dovid's marriage to Meirav falls through, Shaul offers his younger daughter Michal instead

Shaul offers his older daughter Meirav in marriage to Dovid if he can prove himself in battle.

After Shaul unsuccessfully tries to kill Dovid twice with a spear, he has Dovid removed from his presence.

Understanding Saul's jealousy of Dovid

Upon the army's return, the women praise Shaul for slaying thousands and Dovid for tens of thousands

Yonasan and Dovid become best friends

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We discuss several peshatim as to why Shaul inquires who Dovid is when it seems he already knew. The Gemara discusses at length the argument about whether Dovid's ancestor Rus, a Moabite convert, was allowed to marry Boaz.

Dovid displays Golias's head and sword to spread the miracle; Shaul inquires into Dovid's background