Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Thirteen]: Characteristics of a Saul Leader. In this chapter Saul comes under pressure from the occupying armies of the Philistines. We see in what Saul does and does not do the characteristics of a “Saul Leadership”. Saul insulated himself from the people. He took credit for exploits he had nothing to do with. He intruded upon other anointing and presumed he could do it all without acknowledging other leaders. In the midst of all of this there was not a sword or spear found in all of Israel. The sword represents the word of God – that under a Saul leadership will be neglected and ignored. God is returning the sword of His word to the people however as he calls us up not to a Saul mentality but to the spirit of David who was a man after his own heart!