1 Samuel 24:18

And he said to David: “You are more just than I am. For you have distributed good to me, but I have repaid evil to you.

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In The King James Version

And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.

In Context

17And when David had completed speaking words in this way to Saul, Saul said, “Could this be your voice, my son David?” And Saul lifted up his voice, and he wept.

19And you have revealed this day the good that you have done for me: how the Lord delivered me into your hand, but you did not kill me.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 23:7Then it was reported to Saul that David had gone to Keilah. And Saul said: “The Lord has delivered him into my hands. For he is enclosed, having entered into a city which has gates and bars.”

1 Samuel 24:10And he said to Saul: “Why do you listen to the words of men who say: ‘David seeks evil against you?’

1 Samuel 26:23And the Lord will repay each one according to his justice and faith. For the Lord has delivered you this day into my hand, but I was not willing to extend my hand against the Christ of the Lord.

Psalms 31:8I will give you understanding, and I will instruct you in this way, in which you will walk. I will fix my eyes upon you.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 24:17-22

Saul Relents at David's Reproof. ( b. c. 1057.) 16 And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept. 17 And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. 18 And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the Lord had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not. 19 For if a man… Read the whole commentary →

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