He refused to punish Israelites who spoke out against his kingship, even though he could have felt justified in defending his God - given position.
(‏ ۱سمو ۹ :‏ ۲۱ )‏ او با آن که پادشاه بود از مجازات اسرائیلیانی که بر ضدّ او سخن گفته بودند امتناع ورزید .‏