Both Old Testament and New Testaments have much to say about malice, this insidious desire to inflict injury or suffering or even death on another. But no matter how you look at it, the greatest portion of its venom always remains with the one possessing it.

Perhaps there is no tragedy in the annals of history that affirms this truth more than that of King Saul. Biblical records describe his great malice toward the boy David as well as the fall of his dynasty.

It is truly sad because Saul was a man of renown in his own rights. He worshipped God and possessed great military ability. In fact, it was because of the outstanding leadership skills he demonstrated in defeating the Ammonites that he was made Israel