Since God did not immediately remove Saul from the throne, his misconduct tested his subjects and all who were close to him.
یَهُوَه ،‏ شائول ،‏ پدر یوناتان را به عنوان پادشاه برگزید ،‏ اما او بعدها نافرمانی کرد و یَهُوَه او را مردود شمرد .‏