David’s ascent to the throne looks less like a straight line and more like repeated steps backward. Saul’s raging jealousy and insecurity force David into a life of hiding and instability. So why does he refuse to take Saul’s life when he has the chance? From 1 Samuel 24, Al Abdulla shows why there’s more to David’s story than just Saul’s robe. Maybe, in our times of testing and conviction God is creatively forming our character.