1 Samuel 24:18

18 Today you have proved how good you've been to me. When the LORD handed me over to you, you didn't kill me.

1 Samuel 24:18 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 24:18

And thou hast showed this day how that thou hast dealt well
with me
The cutting off of the skirt of his robe only, when his life was in his hand, was a clear proof and full demonstration of his dealing well with him, and might sufficiently convince him he had no ill design upon him: forasmuch as when the Lord had delivered me into thine hand, thou
killedst me not;
this was a plain proof and evidence of his kindness to him, which he owns, and also the providence of God in this affair, which had delivered him into the hands of David; by which he might see the Lord was for David, and against him, and might have deterred him from seeking David's hurt hereafter; but it did not.

1 Samuel 24:18 In-Context

16 When David finished saying this, Saul asked, "Is that you speaking, my servant David?" and Saul cried loudly.

17 He told David, "You are more righteous than I. You treated me well while I treated you badly.

18 Today you have proved how good you've been to me. When the LORD handed me over to you, you didn't kill me.

19 When a person finds an enemy, does he send him away unharmed? The LORD will repay you completely for what you did for me today.

20 Now I know that you certainly will rule as king, and under your guidance the kingdom of Israel will prosper.