ציטירנדיקער פּירוש אויף תהילים 119:74

Similarly, [the Tribe of Yehuda continued to excel in applying deep analysis, as expressed by what occurred] in the time of King Saul and King David. It states in Tractate Eruvin 53a: David revealed a collection of laws, while Saul did not. In reference to David, it is written: ‘Those who revere You shall see me [David] and rejoice.’⁷Psalms 119:74. That is, those who fear God will delight in the accuracy of David’s halachic decisions. In reference to Saul, who did not reveal a collection of laws, it is written in the Book of Samuel: “Wherever he turned, he would destroy them [his adversaries].”⁸I Sam. 14:47. I translated this verse according to the Targum and Rashi, with whom the Netziv agrees (See Harhev Davar, Deut. 33:11). An alternative translation is, “He would terrify and bewilder them.” Rashi explains [that the Gemara] is saying that Saul did not render decisions in accordance with the accepted halachah. [However, this interpretation] is difficult, for the verse cited [from the Book of Samuel] has reference to Saul’s military campaigns and victories.⁹In Harhev Davar, see note 8, the Netziv adds two additional difficulties: one, how can it be suggested that Saul would not render proper decisions and, two, what relationship do halachic decisions have to military battles?