King Saul's relationships were ruined by his jealousy, anger, fear, insecurity, and suspicion. The relationship David and Jonathon had was very different. They both put God first, and the other before themselves, both were honest and expressed love for each other, and both believed in what the other could become.

Even though David was the anointed king, he refused to lift his hand against Saul who was unrighteously trying to kill David. David trusted in God's authority, justice, timing and mercy.

David continually put his trust in God and not in his own abilities, whereas Saul turned to go his own way and ultimately lost the kingship. David did not let fear rule his life, but Saul was consumed by fear and jealousy of David. David drew his strength from God and His Word, but Saul turned to spiritists and mediums.