1Sa 24:11-14 | KingComments | STEP | When David has calmed his men, he leaves the cave and calls after Saul. It is impressive to see the attitude of David toward Saul and how he speaks to him. Despite all the disappearance of the dignity of the kingship of Saul, David continues to honor him as his lord and shows him his respects by bowing down before him. He also calls Saul “my father”. It is the opportunity for David, through this event, to show Saul his mind opposite the false accusations made against him. He does not even talk about Saul’s attitude toward him. He generously ignores that. He talks about the people who talk to Saul and influence him. It does not make Saul less responsible, but it shows how David tries to win Saul’s heart. David wants to convince Saul that he does not want to destroy him. He does not boast that he got Saul in his hands but says that the LORD had given him into his hand. He could have killed him. He tells Saul that his men even strongly urged him to do so, but he did not do it. As undeniable proof of his words he shows Saul the edge of his robe. This should convince him that David has no intention of doing anything bad to him. In David’s actions we find a foundation for the life of the Christian who is wronged. David does not want to take the matter between Saul and him into his own hands. He surrenders it into the hand of the LORD ( ). That hand will meet Saul if he continues like this. David points out to Saul what comes of wickedness. He leaves revenge to the LORD and does not exercise it himself ( ). The repayment will come from Him. He sees himself as completely insignificant, a dead dog, a single flea. After he has said this of himself, David hands over his case once more to the LORD and lets Him decide. He is convinced that the LORD sees it and will look after his cause. The LORD will do him justice and make him stay out of the hand of Saul.

‏ 1 Samuel 24:11-14

David Speaks to Saul

When David has calmed his men, he leaves the cave and calls after Saul. It is impressive to see the attitude of David toward Saul and how he speaks to him. Despite all the disappearance of the dignity of the kingship of Saul, David continues to honor him as his lord and shows him his respects by bowing down before him. He also calls Saul “my father”. It is the opportunity for David, through this event, to show Saul his mind opposite the false accusations made against him.

He does not even talk about Saul’s attitude toward him. He generously ignores that. He talks about the people who talk to Saul and influence him. It does not make Saul less responsible, but it shows how David tries to win Saul’s heart. David wants to convince Saul that he does not want to destroy him.

He does not boast that he got Saul in his hands but says that the LORD had given him into his hand. He could have killed him. He tells Saul that his men even strongly urged him to do so, but he did not do it. As undeniable proof of his words he shows Saul the edge of his robe. This should convince him that David has no intention of doing anything bad to him.

In David’s actions we find a foundation for the life of the Christian who is wronged. David does not want to take the matter between Saul and him into his own hands. He surrenders it into the hand of the LORD (1Pet 2:23). That hand will meet Saul if he continues like this. David points out to Saul what comes of wickedness. He leaves revenge to the LORD and does not exercise it himself (Rom 12:19). The repayment will come from Him. He sees himself as completely insignificant, a dead dog, a single flea.

After he has said this of himself, David hands over his case once more to the LORD and lets Him decide. He is convinced that the LORD sees it and will look after his cause. The LORD will do him justice and make him stay out of the hand of Saul.