Throughout the chapter, Saul defers to Samuel (v. 7, v. 14). The king leads the army; the prophet leads the nation spiritually. This balance is fragile but critical.
"In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army... But David remained in Jerusalem." (2 Samuel 11:1)
His message to Jabesh: “By the time the sun is hot tomorrow, you will have deliverance.” (v. 9) samuel 11
The city of Jabesh Gilead is besieged by Nahash the Ammonite, who offers a "peace" treaty on the condition that he gouges out the right eye of every inhabitant to disgrace Israel. Divine Empowerment:
“When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and reported these terms to the people, they all wept aloud.” (v. 4) Throughout the chapter, Saul defers to Samuel (v
Saul divides his army into three companies and launches a dawn assault (v. 11). The three-pronged attack—a classic military tactic—catches the Ammonites unprepared. They are slaughtered until the heat of the day, and the survivors are so scattered that no two are left together.
“No one shall be put to death today, for this day the Lord has rescued Israel.” (v. 13, NASB) The king leads the army; the prophet leads
When Bathsheba heard that her husband was dead, she mourned. She tore her garments and wept for seven days. And when the days of mourning were over, David sent for her and brought her into his house. She became his wife and bore him a son.
He sealed the letter with his own royal signet. Then he called Uriah back. “Carry this dispatch to Joab,” David said, looking the loyal soldier in the eye. “Go with courage.”