1Sa 24:9 | MHM | STEP | David Expostulates with Saul This section records the heartfelt speech David gave to Saul after sparing his life in the cave. David tries to show Saul that he is not his enemy and to persuade him to stop the chase. David speaks with respect and humility, makes his innocence clear, and trusts God to judge between them. v. 9 : David spoke up and asked Saul why he was listening to people who said, “David is trying to harm you” (1 Samuel 24:9 ). David wanted Saul to see that he was being misled by bad advice and rumors. David politely blamed Saul’s anger on evil counselors, saying, “Wherefore hearest thou men’s words?” He suggested that others had influenced Saul against him, even though David knew Saul’s own jealousy was a big reason. David showed respect for Saul’s position as king by not blaming him directly.

‏ 1 Samuel 24:9

David Expostulates with Saul

This section records the heartfelt speech David gave to Saul after sparing his life in the cave. David tries to show Saul that he is not his enemy and to persuade him to stop the chase. David speaks with respect and humility, makes his innocence clear, and trusts God to judge between them.

v. 9: David spoke up and asked Saul why he was listening to people who said, “David is trying to harm you” (1 Samuel 24:9 ^a). David wanted Saul to see that he was being misled by bad advice and rumors.

David politely blamed Saul’s anger on evil counselors, saying, “Wherefore hearest thou men’s words?” He suggested that others had influenced Saul against him, even though David knew Saul’s own jealousy was a big reason. David showed respect for Saul’s position as king by not blaming him directly.