1 Samuel 24:15

15 The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee; and see and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine 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 saith the proverb of the ancients, `Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked.' But mine hand shall not be upon thee.

14 After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom dost thou pursue? After a dead dog, after a flea!

15 The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee; and see and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand."

16 And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, "Is this thy voice, my son David?" And Saul lifted up his voice and wept.

17 And he said to David, "Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.