Traditional chronology states that David was fleeing from Saul for about one-and-one-half years. See also:More about King DavidWhy didn't David kill Saul?
About 6yrs. from 1006-1000 BC.1006 BC: David flees to Nob and is helped by Ahimelech the pries1000 BC: David with the help of his allies assumes control of Judah, and is anointed its king withHebron as his capital
Saul reigned 1049 BC - 1007 BC.Another Answer:Here is a consensus of Scholars contributing to the New King James Study Bible views on the dates of King Saul vis-a-vis King David and King Solomon to establish a point:King Saul reigns: 1050-1010 BCKing David reigns: 1010-970 BCKing Solomon reings: 970-930 BCWhat stands out about the above 3 reigns is that they are each 40 years in length. In biblical numerology, the number 40 represents 'testing/trial period/completion.'Another timeframe from Archbishop Ussher's Chronology lists King Saul as reigning from 1092-1052 BC; King David 1052-1012 BC; and King Solomon 1012-972 BC. Once again each reign lasted 40 years.
The kings of Isareal were many, some were good some were evil, Saul, David, Solomon, Jehu,Manasseh, Josah, , AhazOmri.
At least 13 years.
Saul chased David for several years, around 8-10 years. Their conflict began when David defeated Goliath and continued until Saul's death in battle against the Philistines.
Traditional chronology states that David was fleeing from Saul for about one-and-one-half years. See also:More about King DavidWhy didn't David kill Saul?
Saul's reign ended in defeat in battle whereas David died a natural death. Saul was unrepentant during his reign while David showed great willingness to repent and be restored to God. David experienced much success in battle while Saul suffered many military defeats. Saul did not appear to have much of a building program while David built many structures in Jerusalem.
Only Saul.
7 years
Jonathan king Saul son was his best friend.
11 1 Sam. 18:11 - Saul attempts with a spear. 1 Sam. 18:17,21 - Saul plots such that his enemies are to do away with David using his older daughter and then younger as David goes to battle w/ the Philistines. Being heir to the throne would make David a prime target. 1 Sam. 19:1 - servants ordered by Saul to kill David. 1 Sam. 19:10 - Saul attempts with spear 1 Sam. 19:11 - Saul sends messengers to kill David. 1 Sam. 19:15 - Saul sends messengers to bring David back so he can kill David. 1 Sam. 19:20 - Saul sends messengers to kill David. 1 Sam. 19:21 - Saul sends messengers again. (third time) 1 Sam. 19:22 - Saul goes himself in an attempt. 1 Sam. 23:15 - Saul sought David in the wilderness of Ziph and Horesh. 1 Sam. 26:2 - Saul seeks David again in Ziph.
King David (before he became king) and King Saul's son, Jonathan.
Saul (שאול) David (דוד) Solomon (שלמה), (among many others)
About 6yrs. from 1006-1000 BC.1006 BC: David flees to Nob and is helped by Ahimelech the pries1000 BC: David with the help of his allies assumes control of Judah, and is anointed its king withHebron as his capital
Saul reigned 1049 BC - 1007 BC.Another Answer:Here is a consensus of Scholars contributing to the New King James Study Bible views on the dates of King Saul vis-a-vis King David and King Solomon to establish a point:King Saul reigns: 1050-1010 BCKing David reigns: 1010-970 BCKing Solomon reings: 970-930 BCWhat stands out about the above 3 reigns is that they are each 40 years in length. In biblical numerology, the number 40 represents 'testing/trial period/completion.'Another timeframe from Archbishop Ussher's Chronology lists King Saul as reigning from 1092-1052 BC; King David 1052-1012 BC; and King Solomon 1012-972 BC. Once again each reign lasted 40 years.
Three kings presided over the entire kingdom to start with. Saul, David, and Solomon. Then beginning with Solomon's son, Rohoboam there was 20 kings who ruled the Southern kingdom covering a time period of 339 years. Too many to list here.