David was the man chosen by God, the man after God’s own heart (see 1 Samuel 13:14). We know from later events in David's life that he also disobeyed the Lord and rebelled against his commandments (see 2 Samuel 11:1–27; 2 Samuel 24:1–25). He was not sinless nor perfect. One key difference, however, is that unlike Saul, he accepted the Lord’s authority in principle and genuinely repented when he failed to accept it in practice.1
12 Isaï l'envoya chercher. Or il était blond, avec de beaux yeux et une belle figure. L'Eternel dit à Samuel: Lève-toi, oins-le, car c'est lui!