1 Samuel 24:15

15 "1The LORD therefore be judge and decide between you and me; and may He see 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 forth wickedness '; but my hand shall not be against you.
14 "After whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog, a single flea?
15 "The LORD therefore be judge and decide between you and me; and may He see and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand."
16 When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Then Saul lifted up his voice and wept.
17 He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Samuel 24:12
  • 2. Psalms 35:1; Psalms 43:1; Psalms 119:154; Micah 7:9

Footnotes 2

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