Saul chased David for several years, around 8-10 years. Their conflict began when David defeated Goliath and continued until Saul's death in battle against the Philistines.
11 1 Sam. 18:11 - Saul attempts with a spear. 1 Sam. 18:17,21 - Saul plots such that his enemies are to do away with David using his older daughter and then younger as David goes to battle w/ the Philistines. Being heir to the throne would make David a prime target. 1 Sam. 19:1 - servants ordered by Saul to kill David. 1 Sam. 19:10 - Saul attempts with spear 1 Sam. 19:11 - Saul sends messengers to kill David. 1 Sam. 19:15 - Saul sends messengers to bring David back so he can kill David. 1 Sam. 19:20 - Saul sends messengers to kill David. 1 Sam. 19:21 - Saul sends messengers again. (third time) 1 Sam. 19:22 - Saul goes himself in an attempt. 1 Sam. 23:15 - Saul sought David in the wilderness of Ziph and Horesh. 1 Sam. 26:2 - Saul seeks David again in Ziph.
Traditional chronology states that David was fleeing from Saul for about one-and-one-half years. See also:More about King DavidWhy didn't David kill Saul?
Saul's reign ended in defeat in battle whereas David died a natural death. Saul was unrepentant during his reign while David showed great willingness to repent and be restored to God. David experienced much success in battle while Saul suffered many military defeats. Saul did not appear to have much of a building program while David built many structures in Jerusalem.
He beat the Philistines one time when was the king but he beat the philistines two times in King Saul's days. That makes it three times in his life.
Only Saul.
The number of times the word forgive appears in the Bible, will vary depending on the version. In the KJV of the Bible, forgive appears 56 times.
Jonathan king Saul son was his best friend.
There is no specific limit to the number of times God forgives us for the same sin. In Christianity, it is believed that God's forgiveness is limitless and unconditional for those who sincerely repent and seek forgiveness from Him.
King David (before he became king) and King Saul's son, Jonathan.
Saul (שאול) David (דוד) Solomon (שלמה), (among many others)
The Bible states, “ You must forgive 77 times, for the one who hurt you... needs it most.” We all need to forgive each other, in order to live out our faith and fulfill the quest we were given from birth.