1 Samuel 24:15

15 May the LORD be the judge and decide between you and me. May he see what has happened, argue my case, and vindicate me against you!"

1 Samuel 24:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 24:15

The Lord therefore be Judge, and judge between me and thee,
&c.] Signifying he did not desire to be judge in his own cause, but leave it with God to determine it for him in his providence: and see, and plead my cause;
look with pity upon him, take his cause in his hand, plead it, and do him justice: and deliver me out of thine hand:
which was a prayer of faith, believing he would do it in due time, see ( Psalms 7:6 Psalms 7:8-11 ) .

1 Samuel 24:15 In-Context

13 As the old proverb goes, ‘Evil deeds come from evildoers!' but I won't lift a hand against you.

14 So who is Israel's king coming after? Who are you chasing? A dead dog? A single flea?

15 May the LORD be the judge and decide between you and me. May he see what has happened, argue my case, and vindicate me against you!"

16 As soon as David finished saying all this to Saul, Saul said, "David, my son, is that your voice?" Then he broke down in tears,

17 telling David, "You are more righteous than I am because you have treated me generously, but I have treated you terribly.