Later, Saul tried to kill David, who ultimately had to flee for his life. ​ — 1 Samuel 16: 14 - 23; 18: 10 - 12; 19: 18; 20: 32, 33; 22: 1 - 5.
Hiljem üritas Saul Taavetit tappa, nii et sel tuli lõpuks elu eest põgeneda.