1 Samuel 24:15

15 May the Lord therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you. May he see to it, and plead my cause, 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 ancient proverb says, "Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.

14 Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A single flea?

15 May the Lord therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you. May he see to it, and plead my cause, and vindicate me against you."

16 When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" 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.