When David was a Man After God's Own Heart (1 Sam. 13:14)
"A man after God's own heart." That is probably the phrase most commonly associated with King David in many people's mind. Unfortunately, that phrase is frequently misused and even misunderstood. At issue is this: Precisely when in David's life did God regard him as a man after His own heart? The answer: 1 Sam. 13:14 and Acts 13:22. 1 Sam. 13 recounts the story of Saul's choice to offer sacrifice to God without a priestly representative present. Because he violated God's word and did not wait for Samuel to be present, Samuel tells him, You have acted foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, for now the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. But now your kingdom shall not endure. The LORD has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart , and the LORD has appointed him as ruler over His people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you. There it is! David was a man aft