David was so powerful that he was actually leading before Saul even left the throne. Position does not give someone influence only a title. David had earned his influence while Saul had not. Why?
1. Unity: David gathered and motivated the people and created unity.
1 Chronicles 11:1 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, "Indeed we are your bone and your flesh."
2. Credibility: David had already led great military campaigns.
1 Chronicles 11:2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the Lord your God said to you, "You shall Sheperd My people Israel, and be ruler over My people Israel."
3. Anointing: David enjoyed God's power and hand on his life as discussed in the verse above.
4. Partnership: David worked with key leaders in unity not over them.
1 Chronicles 11:3 Therefore all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord. And they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the Lord by Samuel.
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