1Sa 26:19 | TNotes | STEP | 26:19 If the Lord has stirred you up against me: David was perplexed by Saul’s behavior and concerned with the possibility of unintentional sin on his part. • a human scheme: Possibly a reference to Doeg (22:9-10 ). • worship pagan gods: The sentiment parallels Ps 137:4 . Anyone who was exiled from the holy land was unable to worship the Lord by participating in sacrifice at the central sanctuary.

b22:9-10►

cPs 137:4►

‏ 1 Samuel 26:19

26:19 ^a If the Lord has stirred you up against me: David was perplexed by Saul’s behavior and concerned with the possibility of unintentional sin on his part.

• a human scheme: Possibly a reference to Doeg (22:9-10 ^b).

• worship pagan gods: The sentiment parallels Ps 137:4 ^c. Anyone who was exiled from the holy land was unable to worship the Lord by participating in sacrifice at the central sanctuary.