Two of the most prominent rulers in the history of Israel, Saul and David, one plagued by jealousy and pride, the other remembered for his faith in God and establishing the Kingdom of Israel. This leads one to wonder what factored into the different legacies of these two men. The clearest distinction one can make is their response when confronted about their sin. In I Samuel, Saul’s unrepentant heart is exemplified when he is confronted by Samuel and says, “then I said ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the Lord.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering” (I Samuel 13:12). Saul making excuses for his sin is very different from David’s reaction when Nathan confronts him. Psalm