1 Samuel 24:15

15 ¹May the LORD therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and ²plead my cause and deliver me from your hand."

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 proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness.' But my hand shall not be against you.

14 After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom do you pursue? After a dead dog! After a flea!

15 May the LORD therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand."

16 As soon as David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" And Saul lifted up his voice and wept.

17 He said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil.

Cross References

• 1. [See ver. 12 above]
• 2. 1 Samuel 25:39; Psalms 35:1; Psalms 43:1; Psalms 119:154