5. This also explains why, in his response to Michal, David stated that he danced before G-d, "Who chose me over your father." With these words, he pointed out the difference in their approaches to Divine service. Shaul’s Divine service was measured – structured according to logic and reason. For this reason, Shaul did not want to utterly destroy everything belonging to the nation of Amalek. According to his logic, it was – as he told Shmuel – appropriate to keep "the best of the sheep and cattle to sacrifice them to the L-rd your G-d."
This is what David meant by noting that it was G-d, "Who chose me over your father... to appoint me as a ruler." The kingship was taken from Shaul who "followed his reason" and given specifically to David because David’s Divine service was based on the acceptance of the yoke [of Heaven], as it is written, "My servant David."
G-d’s choice of David emphasizes that the establishment of an enduring monarchy must be based on accepting the yoke of Heaven. The king must have no sense of individual importance, as David continued, "I will demean myself even more than this... and I will be humble...," showing a dedication to G-d that went beyond the limitations of the intellect.
