1Sa 24:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17-18 : Saul admitted that David was right and that he himself had been wrong. He said, “Thou art more righteous than I” (1 Samuel 24:17 ). Saul recognized that David had treated him well, even when he could have done him harm. Saul realized he had misjudged David and confessed that David had only done good to him. This fulfilled God’s promise to bring out David’s righteousness, as in “He will bring forth thy righteousness as the light” (Psalm 37:6 ). Still, Saul’s confession did not go as far as admitting he was wicked—he simply said David was “more righteous.”

‏ 1 Samuel 24:17

v. 17-18: Saul admitted that David was right and that he himself had been wrong. He said, “Thou art more righteous than I” (1 Samuel 24:17 ^a). Saul recognized that David had treated him well, even when he could have done him harm. Saul realized he had misjudged David and confessed that David had only done good to him. This fulfilled God’s promise to bring out David’s righteousness, as in “He will bring forth thy righteousness as the light” (Psalm 37:6 ^b). Still, Saul’s confession did not go as far as admitting he was wicked—he simply said David was “more righteous.”