Saul thought that he could ignore God’s revelation (1 Samuel 13:13–14) and somehow secure the future of his dynasty.1 Having been persuaded that David was the king-in-waiting ready to replace Saul (1 Samuel 15:28), Saul realizes that he had to take David’s life if he was to ensure his own future heritage.2
31 Car aussi longtemps que le fils d'Isaï sera vivant sur la terre, il n'y aura point de sécurité ni pour toi ni pour ta royauté. Et maintenant, envoie-le chercher, et qu'on me l'amène, car il est digne de mort.