easily becomes the mad man

http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_sam/21
http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_sam/22

Saul extends his anger and obsession to destroy God's priesthood, at least a good number of holy men. And this because they spoke kindly of David. David was never Saul's enemy; Saul made David his enemy. At this point, the good that may have been in Saul before his kingship seems to be all but gone. Instead of stopping the bloodshed and terror, he increases it all the more. It seems it would have been a good time for Israel's enemies to come in a claim the land, which could have been easily accomplished while the king and his army were out terrorizing the land on some unfounded crusade. We may not be avidly seeking the life of another human being as Saul sought David's, but it is human nature to give in to the hate and ill-will that can truly course through one's body, giving reckless strength and taking away all good logic. The first thing to do is stop and let reason back in. Next he should cry unto the one that can forgive all, even the Savior, to wash away the mud and filth that has been self-inflicted. Only then can the healing process begin and a more reasonable and eternal perspective take its rightful place.