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. 24:15 [See ver. 12 above]
• 2. 24:15 ch. 25:39; Ps. 35:1; 43:1; 119:154