26/05/2025
A Self-Serving Leadership: Lessons from 1 Samuel 24:1-2
May 24, 2025 riskyphenomenon
In 1 Samuel 24:1-2, we read about King Saul’s relentless pursuit of David, whom he perceived as a threat to his throne. The passage states, “Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to look for David and his men in front of the Rocks of the Wild Goats” (1 Samuel 24:2). What’s striking about this story is that Saul’s expensive pursuit of David was not driven by a desire to protect the nation, but rather to satisfy his own personal vendetta, using the nation’s resources (army).
Reflection: What leadership principle motivates you most or you think can make someone a good leader?
In 1 Samuel 24:1-2, we read about King Saul’s relentless pursuit of David, whom he perceived as a threat to his throne. The passage states,
