King David sorting out King Saul's mess and then making his own mess

'Mess', hassle and disaster can be inherited and self-made, but it needs sorting. David finds himself dealing with the effects of King Saul's misguided zeal of years before. But later he shows he is perfectly capable of making his own trouble. But, as usual, God brings good out of a bad situation.

'I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.' 2 Samuel 24:24