Despite Saul’s fear and jealousy of David, he plans to make him his son-in-law and keep him in his army so that the Philistines will kill him. However, the spirit of God is with David, while Saul’s spirit has been taken from him, and an evil spirit afflicts him. Saul’s political career declines steadily, while David’s popularity grows due to his victories in every battle against the Philistines. Yet, David begins to become part of the royal family because Saul decides to give his daughter Michal to him, making him his son-in-law.