Sad King Saul -- a poem by Bill Kochman

A poem written by Bill Kochman, a.k.a. the WordWeaver. Please visit the Bill"s Bible Basics Blog at http://www.billkochman.com/Blog in order to see all of my poetry -- along with related Bible study resources -- all in one place. Once you arrive at my blog, simply click on the "Bill"s Poetry" link that is located in the right-hand sidebar. I have written hundreds of poems to date. Thanks so much!



This poem is based on the sad story of King Saul. Following are some of the key verses which are used in this poem:

"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."
1 Samuel 16:7, KJV

"And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king."
1 Samuel 15:22-23, KJV

"Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it."
1 Samuel 31:4, KJV

You may also wish to study these resources:

Article: "So You Really Think You Are So Humble?":

http://www.billkochman.com/Articles/humble-1.html

"Be Humble Before the Lord" KJV Bible Verse List:

http://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse297.html

"Deliverance Through Faith and Obedience" KJV Bible Verse List:

http://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse197.html

"Children of Disobedience" KJV Bible Verse List:

http://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse093.html