Saul was angry with David and became very jealous. After learners have discussed this question, form pairs and continue with the application questions in Step 2. He feared David because he knew God was blessing David and had moved away from him. Fear sometimes overwhelms people today. Coping with life is not easy when you are terrified of something in your everyday life.
Phobias range from mild to full-blown.
They may center very specifically on one thing, such as bees or enclosed places, or be more pervasive, such as a social phobia that causes paralyzing fear at the thought of interacting with people. A true phobic reaction triggers sweating, a racing heart, difficulty breathing, and an overwhelming need to flee. By determining what is causing the phobic reactions, researchers are making progress in understanding effective treatments. Saul's fear of David's popularity was a threat to his leadership. He became convinced that if he could kill David, all of his problems would disappear.