In the second episode, the divine mode of working changes from open intervention to hidden providential control. The scene moves from Bethlehem to the court of Saul at Gibeah, where David and Saul are first brought into contact. Over against the up-and-coming figure of David is set the rejected figure of Saul. When the Spirit of the Lord departs from him, he becomes prey to paranoia and depression (v. 14). He is left clinging onto office but is plagued by inner doubts and fears that prevent him from